What gives?

What gives?

informal What is going on? What is the problem or issue? Hey, what gives? My computer just shut off on its own! OK, what gives, Sarah? You've been in a foul mood all day.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

What gives?

Inf. What happened?; What went wrong?; What's the problem? Bill: Hi, you guys. What gives? Bob: Nothing, just a little misunderstanding. Tom's a little angry. Bob: Where's my wallet? What gives? Tom: I think one of those roughnecks who just walked by us has borrowed it for a little while.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

what gives?

what's the news?; what's happening? (often used as a friendly greeting). informal
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what ˈgives?

(spoken, informal) what is happening?; what is the news?: I haven’t seen you for a few weeks! What gives?
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

What gives?

interrog. What is going on?; What is happening? Hey! What gives? Who left this here?
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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • give the lie to, to
  • turn around
  • turn around (something)
  • turn round
  • go round
  • it's/they're all yours
  • all yours
  • been keeping myself busy
  • a paper tiger
  • muck in