What’s… in aid of?
phrase
Asking for the purpose or intention of something.
"He's acting strangely, what's that in aid of?"
Often appears as...
- what's all this in aid of?
- what's that in aid of?
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
Asking the reason for an action or behavior.
"She is working extra hours, what's that in aid of?"
Often appears as...
- what's his sudden change in aid of?
- what's her silence in aid of?
phrase
Asking for the purpose or intention of something.
"He's acting strangely, what's that in aid of?"
Often appears as...
- what's all this in aid of?
- what's that in aid of?
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
Asking the reason for an action or behavior.
"She is working extra hours, what's that in aid of?"
Often appears as...
- what's his sudden change in aid of?
- what's her silence in aid of?
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used in casual conversation, might not be suitable for formal contexts.
He bought another car? What's that in aid of?
Pro Tip 2/3Expression of Puzzlement
Shows you're confused or perplexed by someone’s actions.
You're taking a yoga mat to a football match; what's that in aid of?
Pro Tip 3/3Unusual Behavior
Often used when someone is behaving in a way that's unexpected or not understood.
Why are you wearing that costume to work? What's that in aid of?
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