say what

phrase

US, informal

—used to express surprise at what someone has just said

"I'm moving out." "Say what?"

Examples of say what in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The proposition doesn’t say what data officials should use to verify citizenship. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Much like the team's game itself, the Dream say what happens here goes beyond the score. — Joshua Cole, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

If your damages are undeveloped or your allegations stay vague, the notice won’t say what actually needs fixing. — Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

That means creating small, deliberate spaces where people feel safe enough to say what is actually happening. — Ryoji Sekido, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for say what

• abut
• catgut
• chesnut
• chestnut
• donut
• doughnut
• groundnut
• haircut
• hindgut
• midgut
• precut
• rebut