What's the drill Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɹɪɫ

WUHTS thuh DRIL

UK

wɒts/ /ðə, ði/ /dɹˈɪl

WOTS thuh DRIL

Definition

This expression is used to ask about the usual procedure or how something is done, especially when someone is unfamiliar with what to do.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often used when joining a new group or activity, or when facing a new situation. Similar to 'how does this work?' or 'what do I need to do?' Not about literal drills or physical tools.

• Spanish: ¿cuál es el procedimiento? - ¿cómo es la cosa? - ¿qué hay que hacer?
• Portuguese (BR): como é que funciona? - qual é o esquema? - qual é o procedimento?
• Portuguese (PT): como é que isto funciona? - qual é o procedimento?
• Chinese (Simplified): 怎么做？ - 有什么规矩？ - 步骤是什么？
• Chinese (Traditional): 怎麼做？ - 有什麼規矩？ - 步驟是什麼？
• Hindi: क्या तरीका है? - क्या प्रक्रिया है? - क्या करना है?
• Arabic: ما الإجراءات؟ - ما النظام؟ - كيف تسير الأمور؟
• Bengali: কীভাবে করা হয় - নিয়ম কী
• Russian: что нужно делать - каков порядок
• Japanese: どうすればいいですか - やり方は？
• Vietnamese: làm như thế nào - quy trình là gì
• Korean: 어떻게 하는 거야 - 절차가 뭐야
• Turkish: nasıl yapılıyor - prosedür ne
• Urdu: کیا طریقہ ہے - کیا کرنا ہے
• Indonesian: bagaimana caranya - apa prosedurnya

Example Sentences

I'm new here. What's the drill for signing in?

basic

Before we start, what's the drill with safety?

basic

If someone is late, what's the drill?

basic

So, what's the drill on casual Fridays? Can we wear jeans?

natural

I've never used this machine before—what's the drill?

natural

You’re joining us for the first time, right? Don’t worry, I’ll tell you what's the drill.

natural