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Gen X (1965-1979)
What's the 411?
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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