who wants to know
English
Verb
- (idiomatic) Retort to a question asked by a stranger, when one does not want to confirm or deny.
- 1998, Alison Bechdel, Split-Level Dykes to Watch Out For,, page 119:
- Albert: Adam and Eve on a raft! Is that Eunice Carruthers?
Eunice: Who wants to know?
Albert: Al's Diner! You waitressed for me back in '78, '79! I'd never forget that pretty face!
Eunice: Well, Mr. Ramsey! How do you like that? I didn't recognize you without your apron!
Synonyms
- depends who's asking
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