What’s… in aid of?

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Asking for the purpose or intention of something.

"He's acting strangely, what's that in aid of?"
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Often appears as...

  • what's all this in aid of?
  • what's that in aid of?

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Informal

Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversation, might not be suitable for formal contexts.

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He bought another car? What's that in aid of?
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Expression of Puzzlement

Shows you're confused or perplexed by someone’s actions.

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You're taking a yoga mat to a football match; what's that in aid of?
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Unusual Behavior

Often used when someone is behaving in a way that's unexpected or not understood.

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Why are you wearing that costume to work? What's that in aid of?
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