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what is it about vs what about it

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'What is it about' is used to inquire about the subject or content of something, while 'What about it' is used to ask for more information or opinions about a specific topic or object.

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what is it about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about the subject or content of something.

This phrase is used to ask for an explanation or clarification about the topic or content of a particular subject, situation, or event.

Examples:

I watched the movie, but I still don't understand. What is it about?
Can you explain to me what the new project is about?
I read the book, but I'm not sure what it is about.
I heard you had a meeting. What was it about?
She seems upset. Do you know what it is about?

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Tell me, what is it about Tommy Moran that you are so enamored of?
I mean, what is it about this town that's got you so... addicted to it?
So... what is it about?
I am and what is it about?
Lately, the worldvide celebrities are coming here to see what is it about.
Okay, then what is it about?
So, what is it about Nick'?
Then what is it about then?
Here we have the essence of what makes this European cultural programme ambiguous, for what is it about: subscribing to Europe?
You are creating a new paradigm with psychology and therapy, may you tell us what is it about?
I'm not really sure... what is it about, but I liked it.
Thanks, but what is it about?
If even happy people cheat, what is it about?
So what is it about these passengers?
I cannot actually explain what is it about Lebanon that attracts me that much, but I just have a filling of content in your country.
And-and-and what is it about guys with accents?
Indeed, what is it about?
So, what is it about that guy?
So what is it about this girl?
So what is it about this girl?

Alternatives:

What is the subject of it?
What is the content of it?
What does it involve?
What is the main idea behind it?
What is the focus of it?

what about it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask for more information or opinions about a specific topic or object.

This phrase is used to prompt further discussion or to seek additional details or opinions about a particular topic or object.

Examples:

You mentioned a problem. What about it?
I heard you have a new car. What about it?
You have an idea. What about it?
You have a plan. What about it?
You have a suggestion. What about it?

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Inf. So what?; Do you want to argue about it? (Contentious.) Bill: I heard you were the one accused of breaking the window. Tom: Yeah? So, what about it?
Why, concerning what, as in I need your frank opinion.—What about? 4. what about it ? What should we do, what course of action should be taken. For example ...
Feb 9, 2011 ... Michael Jackson - Tell me what about it ... Also I HAVE to say that this vid is HILARIOUS with Michael saying, "Tell me what about it!!!" while the ...
a mixture between the sayings: what's wrong with that? and what about it? with a slight exclaimation as to the urgency of the matter to be used in more of a ...

Alternatives:

What more can you tell me about it?
What are your thoughts on it?
Can you provide more information about it?
What else do you have to say about it?
What additional details can you share about it?

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