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A reassuring exclamation usually used in a disbelieving tone. Other pronunciations: duhwah? or dawah?
“I am so going to bomb this test...”
“The what, man? You’re smart as hell, I’m sure you’ll nail it!”
The What by dowoh March 4, 2021

exactly what it says on the tin 

Someone with little technical knowledge who gives a review of a product or service would say this phrase.
They would feel as if they are handing out good advice to people; But in reality they dont have the experience or analytical ability to give a detailed review.
John: "How is your new camera?"
Bill: "it does exactly what it says on the tin"

John has no idea whether the camera is good or not. He just knows that it takes photos.
If Bill had more technical knowledge, he would have given more useful information.

Say what now?

A phrase individuals use when they are told something surprising or needs what the person said to be reiterated.
Sam: I just won half a million pounds on the lottery!

Suzy: Say what now?
Say what now? by UltimateDoge July 21, 2022

slay what you wanna slay 

SLAY WHAT YOU WANNA SLAY
#youslay
person 1: hey!
person 2: slay what you wanna slay!!

That's what I told her 

Used to enhance conversations where a reference clearly wasnt meant to be sexual but can be turned around to sound that way by jumping in with "thats what i told her".
Friend 1: This can of hair spray is not the right size
Friend 2:Huh?
Friend 1: Normally it's bigger
Someone in the area: "That's what I told her"
That's what I told her by cusenerd October 22, 2011

that's what she said 

something you say when someone says something that a woman would say during sex.
it wont work if they are actually talking about sex.
"Just stick it in there, that's what she said"