now what
What comes next?
An expression of exasperation or uncertainty when one problem follows another or when the next step is unclear.
It anticipates yet another complication: The car won't start. Now what?
Sometimes used sarcastically when someone interrupts: Now what do you want?
The phrase signals that the speaker feels put-upon or at a loss for how to proceed.
- nextImmediately following in sequence
- thenAt that time
- stuckUnable to move
- confusedUnable to understand
- hesitationDelay from uncertainty
crossroads · pause · uncertain · waiting · decision · limbo · pregnant pause · stalled · impasse · pivot · uncharted territory · clean slate · aftermath · dilemma · options · fork in the road · bewildered · at a loss
now whatgame plan
Predetermined approach to winning
next steps · clear path · action plan · step one · roadmap
now whatno worries
Casual dismissal of concern
mission accomplished · problem solved · piece of cake · smooth sailing · under control
now, what, nowhere, noway, whatever, whatnot, whatsoever, somewhat