What's with?

What's (up) with (something)?

1. What is the meaning or purpose of the something; why is something happening or the case? What's with these tiny portions? For how much the food costs, I was expecting to get a bit more on the plate. We've been waiting to hear what's up company's new expansion plan.

2. What is wrong with something? Hey, what's with your computer? The screen just keeps flashing when I turn it on.

What's with (someone)?

Why is someone so upset or acting in such an unusual way? What's with Jeff? He just screamed at me and stormed out of the room. I wonder what's with Sarah—she's been avoiding me for days now.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

What's with someone or something?

Why is someone or something in that condition?; What's going on with someone or something? Mary: What's with Tom? He looks depressed. Bill: He broke up with Sally. "What's with this stupid coffee maker? It won't get hot!" groused Alice.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

a/the feel of (something)
(I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
a straw will show which way the wind blows
a crack at (someone or something)
all right
(you) wanna make something of it?
all for the best
a thing of the past
a slew of (something)
a bird in the hand

词组	What's with?
释义	What's with? What's (up) with (something)? 1. What is the meaning or purpose of the something; why is something happening or the case? What's with these tiny portions? For how much the food costs, I was expecting to get a bit more on the plate. We've been waiting to hear what's up company's new expansion plan. 2. What is wrong with something? Hey, what's with your computer? The screen just keeps flashing when I turn it on. What's with (someone)? Why is someone so upset or acting in such an unusual way? What's with Jeff? He just screamed at me and stormed out of the room. I wonder what's with Sarah—she's been avoiding me for days now. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. What's with someone or something? Why is someone or something in that condition?; What's going on with someone or something? Mary: What's with Tom? He looks depressed. Bill: He broke up with Sally. "What's with this stupid coffee maker? It won't get hot!" groused Alice. McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: a/the feel of (something) (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you a straw will show which way the wind blows a crack at (someone or something) all right (you) wanna make something of it? all for the best a thing of the past a slew of (something) a bird in the hand
随便看	have snow on the mountain have snow on the roof have so have (some/any) qualms about (something or someone) have somebody at your mercy have somebody eating out of your hand have somebody in the palm of your hand have somebody's ear have somebody's guts for garters have somebody's interests at heart have somebody's name on it have somebody's number have somebody/something in mind have somebody/something on the brain have somebody/something taped have somebody/something written all over it have somebody to thank have some checking up to do have some neck have (someone) around for (something) have (someone) at (one's) mercy have someone bang to rights have (someone) by (something) have someone by the balls have someone by the short and curlies