What Does "what was that" Mean?
Learn what "what was that" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
So Sylvia, what was that comment
The speaker is asking for the meaning behind a previous remark, usually with suspicion or irritation.
From The Unforgettable Love, Episode 48
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone questions a remark about an invisible wall and challenges what it meant.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to challenge someone's comment and force an explanation. It sounds tense and is better for arguments than polite conversation.
Better ways to say it
What did you mean by that comment?
What was that supposed to mean?
What was that remark about?
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