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now-what

 

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now-what

Description:

now-what is a colloquial phrase commonly used to express uncertainty or confusion about what to do next in a particular situation.

Senses:

Sense 1: Interjection - Used to convey a state of perplexity or a feeling of being at a loss in the present moment.

Sense 2: Noun - A state or feeling of confusion about what action or decision to take next.

Sense 3: Adjective - Pertaining to a predicament where a person is unsure about how to proceed or what to do next.

Sense 4: Adverb - Indicates the urgency or immediate need for a decision or action to be taken at this moment.

Usage:

Interjection:

Now-what, I didn't expect this outcome. What should we do?

I've lost my keys. Now-what?

Noun:

After finishing college, many graduates face a now-what moment when deciding their career path.

When unexpected circumstances arise, we often find ourselves in a state of now-what.

Adjective:

She was in a now-what situation after missing her last train home.

His now-what expression revealed his uncertainty about how to proceed.

Adverb:

We need to make a decision now-what before it's too late.

The project is due tomorrow, so we have to act now-what to meet the deadline.

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