Use when you want someone to explain a situation that seems odd or confusing to you.

Seeking Explanation

Appropriate for casual conversation among friends, not in formal settings.

Colloquial Inquiry

Understanding the situation is important as the phase can come off as confrontational if misused.

Use it to show your annoyance with a service, situation, or behavior.

Best used in informal scenarios, more with peers and not in professional complaints.

When you're unsure about the specifics of an arrangement and need more information.

Particularly useful for asking about the progress or terms of a formal agreement.