what's what

Example Sentences

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You are one of the few people who ever tells Carrie what's what, and I've waited 25 years for that.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2024

"Sometimes you think he's joking but his questions are completely genuine – you have to tell him what's what and that's how he learns," he told Bore Sul on BBC Radio Cymru.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024

But before long, Jason will realize what’s what and set about figuring how to get back to where he once belonged.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2024

“You find out what’s what and who’s who. That’s usually how you get remembered. … Happy to be at seven. We’d rather be at nine, but we’re not. We’re not looking back.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 4, 2023

He raised the conch for a moment "Very well then. I suppose what's what is whether there are ghosts or not-" He thought for a moment, formulating the question.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding