what for

Англо-русский словарь. — М.: Советская энциклопедия . В.К. Мюллер . 1969 .

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What For — Infobox single Name = What For Type = single Artist = James Released = March 1988 Recorded = 1987 Genre = Folk Length = Label = Sire Producer = Hugh Jones Last single = 1986 So Many Ways This single = 1988 What For Next single = 1988 Ya Ho What… … Wikipedia

what for(1) — For what reason; why? * /I told Mary what I was going to town for./ * /What are you running for?/ Often used alone as a question. * /Billy s mother told him to wear his hat. What for? he asked./ Compare: HOW COME … Dictionary of American idioms

what for(1) — For what reason; why? * /I told Mary what I was going to town for./ * /What are you running for?/ Often used alone as a question. * /Billy s mother told him to wear his hat. What for? he asked./ Compare: HOW COME … Dictionary of American idioms

what for — phrasal 1. for what purpose or reason ; why usually used with the other words of a question between what and for except when used alone 2. harsh treatment especially by blows or by a sharp reprimand >