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What did I just say?
Used when expressing frustration over repeated requests ignored.
Literal Meaning
A spoken or written expression of thoughts, opinions, or feelings recently conveyed.
Actual Meaning
You're not listening/obeying - rhetorical frustration
Examples in Context

After child ignores: 'What did I just say?' (Translation: You're not listening)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Rhetorical question
  • 2Frustration expressed
  • 3Attention check
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
Are you even listening?
Did you hear me?
Listen up
I just said that
What part of that didn't you understand?
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