Informal Ways to Say You Didn't Understand

Discover 3 informal phrases to use when you didn't understand something in casual conversations.

Understanding how to express confusion informally can make your conversations with close colleagues more natural and relaxed. In this video, we introduce 3 super informal ways to say you did not understand. These phrases are best used with very close colleagues or friends.

• What are you on about? This phrase is a casual way to express that you have no idea what the other person is talking about. It's commonly used in British English.
• Say what...? This is a quick and informal way to indicate that you didn't catch what was said. It’s often used in surprise or disbelief.
• Ya what...? This is a very informal way to ask someone to repeat or clarify what they just said.

Using these phrases can help make your conversations feel more authentic and less formal.