What's eating you Meaning in English

expression

US

WUHTS EE-ting YOO

UK

WOTS EE-ting YOO

Definition

This informal expression is used to ask someone what is bothering or upsetting them.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and friendly. Often used when someone seems upset or distracted. Similar to 'what's wrong?' but sounds more casual. Not for formal situations. Often said with concern or care.

• Spanish: ¿qué te pasa? - ¿qué te preocupa?
• Portuguese (BR): o que está te incomodando? - o que está te preocupando?
• Portuguese (PT): o que se passa contigo? - o que te incomoda?
• Chinese (Simplified): 你怎么了？- 你有什么烦心事？
• Chinese (Traditional): 你怎麼了？- 你有什麼煩心事？
• Hindi: क्या बात है? - तुम्हें क्या परेशान कर रहा है?
• Arabic: ما بك؟ - ما الذي يضايقك؟
• Bengali: কী হয়েছে তোমার - কী ঝামেলায় আছো
• Russian: что случилось с тобой - что тебя гнетёт
• Japanese: どうしたの - 何か悩んでるの
• Vietnamese: có chuyện gì vậy - điều gì làm bạn bận tâm
• Korean: 무슨 일 있어? - 뭐가 고민이야?
• Turkish: sana ne oldu - neyin var
• Urdu: کیا بات ہے - کیا پریشانی ہے
• Indonesian: ada apa denganmu - kenapa kamu murung

Example Sentences

Hey, what's eating you? You look sad.

basic

She asked me, 'what's eating you?' when I didn't talk much.

basic

What's eating you today? You're so quiet.

basic

You’ve been distracted all morning—what’s eating you?

natural

If something's wrong, just tell me—what's eating you?

natural

Don’t just sit there looking upset—what’s eating you?

natural