what's the idea

what's the idea
See: WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • what's\ the\ idea — • what s the idea • what s the big idea informal What is the purpose; what do you have in mind; why did you do that; what are you doing; how dare you. Often used to question someone or something that is not welcome. The Smith family painted their …   Словарь американских идиом

  • what's the idea — what is the point, what is the main issue, what is the meaning …   English contemporary dictionary

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  • what's\ the\ big\ idea — • what s the idea • what s the big idea informal What is the purpose; what do you have in mind; why did you do that; what are you doing; how dare you. Often used to question someone or something that is not welcome. The Smith family painted their …   Словарь американских идиом

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  • what's the big idea — or[what s the idea] {informal} What is the purpose; what do you have in mind; why did you do that; what are you doing; how dare you. Often used to question someone or something that is not welcome. * /The Smith family painted their house red,… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • what's the big idea — or[what s the idea] {informal} What is the purpose; what do you have in mind; why did you do that; what are you doing; how dare you. Often used to question someone or something that is not welcome. * /The Smith family painted their house red,… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • what's the big idea? — What on earth is going on? • • • Main Entry: ↑big what s the big idea? (slang, usu ironic) What s the intention, purpose? • • • Main Entry: ↑idea * * * what’s the big idea? spoken …   Useful english dictionary

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  • what's the big idea — what is the purpose, what do you have in mind What s the big idea. Why are you using my bicycle? …   Idioms and examples

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