MEME REFERENCE

WHAT HOW

Use WHAT HOW when a question is asked in a confusing or ambiguous way.

What it expresses

The unclear phrasing creates tension between the questioner and the question.

Example

For example, someone asks 'What how' to express confusion about a situation.

When not to use it

Avoid WHAT HOW when the situation lacks both confusion and question; the image would suggest the wrong relationship.

• confusion
• question
• ambiguity
• unclear