●what is the world ˈcoming to? ( I don’t know ˌwhat the world’s ˈcoming to) (saying) used as an expression of anger, shock, complaint, etc., at changes in people’s behaviour, the political situation, etc.这世界要变成什么样子了；太不像话◆When I read the news these days I sometimes wonder what the world’s coming to.我近来看新闻，有时会纳闷这成了什么世道了。◆Instant tea? What is the world coming to?速溶茶？这是什么怪东西？