What's the world coming to?

A rhetorical question that expresses disappointment or disillusionment with the state of the world and its future, typically stated upon learning of unpleasant news or witnessing something that one believes is an indication of overall decline. I saw in the paper that they arrested a kid just for bringing a spork to school. What's the world coming to? What's the world coming to when even a nun gets robbed in broad daylight?

what is the world ˈcoming to?

(also 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: When I read the news these days I sometimes wonder what the world’s coming to. Instant tea? What is the world coming to?

词组	What's the world coming to?
释义	What's the world coming to? What's the world coming to? A rhetorical question that expresses disappointment or disillusionment with the state of the world and its future, typically stated upon learning of unpleasant news or witnessing something that one believes is an indication of overall decline. I saw in the paper that they arrested a kid just for bringing a spork to school. What's the world coming to? What's the world coming to when even a nun gets robbed in broad daylight? See also: coming, world Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. what is the world ˈcoming to? (also 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: When I read the news these days I sometimes wonder what the world’s coming to. Instant tea? What is the world coming to? See also: coming, what, world Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: what is the world coming to? Why break the habit of a lifetime? poop Do bears crap in the woods? Do bears poop in the woods? Does a bear crap in the woods? Does a bear poop in the woods? Is water wet? References in periodicals archive "I'm sixty-fking-five!") What's the world coming to? Still, if the tight little smile of triumph he wears in the final shot of The Commuter is going to be our last glimpse of Neeson the action hero, that's not a bad way to go -- and the same could be said of the film as a whole, the fourth collaboration between the big Irishman and Barcelona-born director Jaume Collet-Serra after Unknown , Non-Stop and Run All Night . Film review: The Commuter * What's the world coming to? They say it's the thought that counts. COLUMNIST Geraldine Conlin agreed that the attacker should never get out, saying: "What's the world coming to? Lock him up and fling away the key." @dailyrecord If we get that bad then what's the world coming to? It's just over-reacting." LOVE ISLAND TOT; MUM'S PRIDE AS HER GIRL, 7, GIVES RAUNCHY DANCE; EXCLUSIVE "What's the world coming to? In my day you had a fight one-on-one. 'We don't want this to happen to anyone else' GRAN OF GIRL FILMED BEING BEATEN UP BY BULLIES SPEAKS.. What's the world coming to? Or more precisely, what is Michael Connelly's world coming to? In a safe house made of glass What's the world coming to? Dawn Ashby Classy, Cov Steven McCarthy-Hunt Only dogs urinate up trees Rachelle Morgan Tweets & Posts WHAT'S the world coming to? Mark Clattenburg makes bad judgement calls for a living yet everyone is shocked that he went to see Ed Sheeran (above). CLATT'S POOR CALL NEEDED SHEER NERVE; RESULT! with sports betting's top tipster DEREK McGOVERN ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY JOHN SHAW The other cop raises that old, old question: What's the world coming to? A moment later, a truck speeds by, sending a spray of muddy slush across the van's windshield, blotting out the view of the road ahead. The long take "What's the world coming to? He's been watching too many films." THE NEWPORT NINJA What's the world coming to? Next thing you'll know, they'll be demanding to have their Secretary of State appointed from that shallow pool of MPs from Welsh constituencies. Committee shouldn't meddle in Welsh affairs WHEN I read something that annoys me I try not to think "what's the world coming to?'' That kind of rhetorical question is usually a sign of advancing age and retreating tolerance. Cold shoulder for attendance medal Join passengers from Cardiff in 15 minute rant-fest, involving "what's the world coming to?" women's own What's the world coming to?" And so the pair of them, Er Indoors and the little lad, continued to defy me by scattering toys and books willy-nilly and hither and thither. Man & Boy Well, what's the world coming to? You expect one thing and instead you get the latest, top end 'feast your eyes on this and blow-your-mind' offering. e-business: Review: Hercules flexes its muscles with a touch of 3D quality
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