what with
English
WOTD – 17 August 2006
Pronunciation
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Preposition
what with
- (idiomatic) Owing to; because of; as a result of.
- She was sleeping very badly these days, what with the new baby and all the activity surrounding him.
Usage notes
- Unlike its synonymous expressions, what with is always preceded by a comma or used at the beginning of a sentence.
Translations
owing to
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