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so what to do? vs what to do?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'So what to do?' is a casual way of asking for advice or suggestions, while 'What to do?' is a more straightforward question about what actions to take in a situation.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 817 views

so what to do?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in casual conversations to ask for advice or suggestions.

This phrase is used in informal situations to ask for guidance or recommendations on what actions to take.

Examples:

  • So what to do if it rains during the picnic?
  • So what to do when you're feeling bored at home?
  • So what to do if the car breaks down in the middle of the road?
  • So what to do if you miss the last train?
  • So what to do if you forget your keys?
  • - So what am I supposed to do? - Act as though nothing's wrong.
  • I couldn't have even conceived of something like that happening, so... what to do?
  • So what are you going to do?
  • So what are you going to do?
  • So what are you going to do? Swim for it.
  • So what are they going to do?
  • So what did we try to do? We introduced a fiscal rule that de-linked our budget from the oil price.
  • So what did you decide to do?
  • - So what I would have to do?
  • - So you know what to do?
  • Well, so what do I have to do?
  • So what does Wilson like to do?
  • So what are we supposed to do?
  • So what's a computer to do?
  • So what do you like to do?
  • So what are you going to do?
  • So what are you going to do?
  • So, you know what to do?
  • "David." So what was I supposed to do?
  • So what are you going to do?

Alternatives:

  • What should I do?
  • What do you suggest?
  • Any ideas on what to do?
  • What's the plan?
  • What's the next step?

what to do?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about the actions to take in a situation.

This phrase is a straightforward question asking for advice or suggestions on what actions to take in a specific situation.

Examples:

  • What to do if you lose your passport?
  • What to do when you're stuck in traffic?
  • What to do if you receive a wrong order?
  • What to do if you're feeling unwell?
  • What to do if your flight is delayed?
  • Since when has Edmund Maltravers told this family what to do?
  • Voices telling you what to do?
  • - You telling me what to do?
  • You are telling me what to do?
  • - Listen, you know what to do?
  • Listen, you know what to do? LOIS:
  • You tell these men and Senator Paine what to do?
  • Telling Mr Carson what to do?
  • Telling Mr Carson what to do?
  • Why is Jane telling everyone what to do?
  • Does anybody know what to do?
  • Where do you get off telling me what to do?
  • Won't you just tell me what to do?
  • Who are you to tell us what to do?
  • Can you tell the sprinklers what to do?
  • - And who tells him what to do?
  • How can you tell me what to do?
  • Why you expect I know what to do?
  • You are telling me what to do?
  • Now you're telling me what to do?

Alternatives:

  • What should I do?
  • Any suggestions on what to do?
  • What's the plan?
  • What's the next step?
  • What do you recommend?

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