on earth
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɑn ˈɝθ/ · UK /ɒn ˈɜːθ/
on earth means: Used in a question to show great surprise, confusion, or anger.
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STRONG QUESTIONB1
Used in a question to show great surprise, confusion, or anger.
- What on earth is that?
- How on earth did you find us?
- Why on earth would anyone pay that much?
Questions about on earth
What does on earth mean?
Used in a question to show great surprise, confusion, or anger.
What is on earth in other languages?
Türkçe: Allah aşkına · Español: diablos · Français: diable · Deutsch: um Himmels willen · Italiano: diavolo · 日本語: 一体
How do you pronounce on earth?
In American English /ɑn ˈɝθ/; in British English /ɒn ˈɜːθ/.
How do you use on earth in a sentence?
What on earth is that? How on earth did you find us?
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