say what
phrase
US, informal
—used to express surprise at what someone has just said
"I'm moving out." "Say what?"
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Officials did not immediately say what the negotiations involved or what either side demanded.
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Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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“Say what.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/say%20what. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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