Used when seeking updates or information in informal settings.
Literal Meaning
What: Used to ask for information; is: 3rd person singular of be; the: specific; 411: info.
Actual Meaning
What's the news? What's happening?
Examples in Context
'What's the 411?' (Translation: What's going on?)
Helpful Tips
1From phone information line
290s phrase
3Asking for news
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
What's going on?
What's the scoop?
What's the word?
What's up?
Fill me in
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