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What does So what on earths mean?
What does So what on earths mean?
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It is more of an exclamation. It is used when you see something surprising or upsetting and you don't understand what happened.
"This house is a mess. What on Earth happened here?"
"How did this huge dent get in my car? What on Earth did you do?"
Often it is the only thing said, with no other context. It is more an exclamation than a question.
"What on Earth!"
Other similar expression, used the same way, are:
"What the Hell!"
"What the blue blazes!"
"What the fuck!" (very strong. Don't use it)
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