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[what's up] or [what's cooking] also [what's doing]  {slang}

What is happening or planned; what is wrong. — Often used as a greeting.

"What's up?" asked Bob as he joined his friends. "Are you going to the movies?"

* /What's cooking? Why is the  […]

[what's what] or [what is what]  {n. phr.},  {informal}

1. What each thing is in a group; one thing from another.

The weeds and the flowers are coming up together, and we can't tell what is what.

2. All that needs to be known about something; the  […]

[what's with] or [what's up with] also [what's by]  {slang}

What is happening to; what is wrong; how is everything; what can you tell me about.

Mary looks worried. What's with her?

What's with our old friends?

[wheel]

See:

[BIG CHEESE] or [BIG WHEEL],

[GREASE THE WHEELS],

[PUT ONE'S SHOULDER TO THE WHEEL].

[wheel and deal]  {v. phr.},  {slang}

To make many big plans or schemes; especially with important people in government and business; in matters of money and influence; handle money or power for your own advantage; plan important matters in a smart or  […]

[wheelhorse]  {n. phr.}

A reliable and industrious worker on whom one may depend.

[when hell freezes over]  {adv. phr.},  {slang}

Never.

I'll believe you when hell freezes over.

Contrast: [UNTIL HELL FREEZES OVER].

[when it comes to]

See: [COME TO] (4).

[when one's ship comes in]

See: [SHIP COME IN].

[when push comes to shove]  {adv. phr.}

A time when a touchy situation becomes actively hostile or a quarrel turns into a fight.