What about vs What of

The correct phrase is 'what about.' 'What about' is a common English phrase used to inquire about someone or something, while 'what of' is not commonly used in this context.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"What about"

Use 'what about' to ask for information or opinions about someone or something. It is a versatile phrase that can be used in various contexts.

Examples:

What about going to the beach this weekend?
What about your plans for the holidays?
What about that new restaurant downtown?
What about the meeting tomorrow?
What about the weather forecast for next week?

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What about the cream cheese frosting?
What about the Nam Sam Tower?
What about the knife from your apple?
What about me -Find a horse.
What about tactics, escape, evasion...
What about... tomatoes are stratospheric.
What about problems that affect society at large.
What about consequential losses? Yes.
What about a taxi? - Within reason.
What about the other 19 canisters?
What about your trip to Washington?
What about freeing the imprisoned rebels?
What about that superfluous energy signature?
What about the aggressively ignorant people that live here?
What about assault with a deadly bottle?
What about his girlfriend - vanessa?
What about your son? he was here, too.
What about the smears of blood?
What about your second in command?
What about Witwicky's personal effects?

This phrase is not commonly used in this context in English.

"What of"

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What of the ones that I have committed?
What of my victory over Hasdrubal?
What of the duty to label genetically-modified additives?
What of your devotion, Annora?
What of Corbett and his observers?
What of your cardinals' fortunes?
What of the Book and its secrets?
What of? It's just...
What of our kingdom's reputation?
What of this poultice that was found?
So... What of Aisling's allegations?
What of a mind keen enough to amass it?
What of my hero's feelings?
What of Blackbeard's men guarding the ship?
What of our promise to Arthur?
What of "Séptimo Regimiento"?
What of your house in Surrey?
What of your house in Surrey?
What of a stamp of quality for foodstuffs free from genetic modification?
What of the consistory, Father?

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