Idiom Breakdown

who wants to know

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Definition

A retort to a question posed by a stranger, when one does not want to either confirm or deny.

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In Context

"Albert: Adam and Eve on a raft! Is that Eunice Carruthers? Eunice: Who wants to know? Albert: Al's Diner! You waitressed for me back in '78, '79! I'd never forget that pretty face! Eunice: Well, Mr. Ramsey! How do you like that? I didn't recognize you without your apron!"

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Also Said As

depends who's asking

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See Also

want to know
that's for me to know and you to find out