What else is new Meaning in English
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈɛɫs/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈnju/, /ˈnu
WUT-els-iz-NEW
wˈɒt/ /ˈɛls/ /ˈɪz/ /njˈuː
WOT-els-iz-NYOO
Definition
A sarcastic remark used when something unsurprising or typical happens, meaning the speaker is not surprised by the news.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and sarcastic; often used to dismiss predictable news or complaints. Usually not literal—a way to show boredom or lack of surprise. Often used when hearing about someone's usual behavior (e.g., someone being late again).
Spanish: ¿qué más da? - nada nuevo - ¿y qué? (sarcasmo)Portuguese (BR): novidade nenhuma - o que mais há de novo? (irônico)Portuguese (PT): novidade nenhuma - o que há de novo? (irónico)Chinese (Simplified): 又不是新鲜事 - 有什么新鲜的？(讽刺)Chinese (Traditional): 又不是新鮮事 - 有什麼新鮮的？(反諷)Hindi: तो इसमें क्या नया है? - नया क्या है? (व्यंग्य)Arabic: وماذا في ذلك؟ - ليس جديداً (ساخر)Bengali: এ আর নতুন কীRussian: что ещё новогоJapanese: またかよ - いつものことだねVietnamese: có gì lạ đâu - lại thế nữa màKorean: 별일 아니네 - 또 그거지 뭐Turkish: ne var ki - yine aynı şeyUrdu: اور کیا نیا ہےIndonesian: apa lagi yang baru - ya, begitulah lagi
Example Sentences
"He's late again." "What else is new?"
basic
She forgot her keys—what else is new?
basic
Another rainy day—what else is new?
basic
Oh, your boss yelled at you again? What else is new.
natural
They increased the prices again—what else is new?
natural
My phone's battery died—what else is new?
natural