How, why, etc. in the world
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Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Astonishment
Use it when something is so surprising that usual questions aren't strong enough.
How in the world did you solve it so quickly?
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Conversations
Fits informal settings like chatting with friends, not formal reports or meetings.
Where in the world have you been? We've been waiting for hours!
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasizing Confusion
Highlights that you're really puzzled about how someone did something.
What in the world were you thinking when you mixed those chemicals?
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