what with
what with
Due to; because of; taking (something) into consideration. I'm sorry, but I can't help you move this weekend, what with my bad back and all. What with the IRS audit and pressure from investors, I don't think we're in a position to be moving around funds like that right now.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
what with something
because of something. What with the children being at home and my parents coming to stay, I have too much to do. The Smiths find it difficult to manage financially, what with Mr. Smith losing his job and Mrs. Smith being too ill to work.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
what with
Taking into consideration, because of, as in What with all you have to carry, we should take a taxi. This usage replaced the earlier what for. [c. 1600]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
what with
because of (used typically to introduce several causes of something). 1990 Rosamund Clay Only Angels Forget She's had a difficult life, what with my father skiving off when I was three and leaving her without a penny.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
what with something
(informal) because of something or a series of things: What with the weather and my bad leg, I haven’t been out for weeks. I haven’t had time to sit down, what with one thing and another.See also: something, what
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
what with
Taking into consideration; because of: It's strange we can't find a cab, what with so many hotels nearby.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- what with something
- it's too late for sorry
- save (one's) own bacon
- save (one's) own neck
- stick it to the man
- small time
- small-time
- in a sorry state