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

“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

There are mothers who will tell you, no matter the circumstance, exactly what’s what.

From New York Times • May 4, 2023

Thanks for your spread of articles and photos on the Oscars, starting with Justin Chang candidly sorting out what’s what and what might be what in all the prizes for “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2023

“Alright,” Redd said, “we can figure this out on the way, but let’s get moving. I want the Penitentiary staked out so we can see what’s what from there.”

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older