What's the problem?

What's the problem?: What's the problem?

1. Lit. What problem are you presenting to me? •
Bill (coming in): I need to talk to you about something. Tom: What's the problem, Bill?
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“What's the problem?” said Mary, peering at her secretary over her glasses.
2. Inf. a question asking what the problem is and implying that there should not be a problem. •
Child (crying): He hit me! Father: What's the problem? Child: He hit me! Father: Are you hurt? Child: No. Father: Then stop crying.
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Bob: Hi, Fred. Fred: What's the problem? Bob: There's no problem. Why do you ask? Fred: I've had nothing but problems today.

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