- whoever someone is
- spoken
used for referring to someone when you do not know who they are or what their name is
"Come out of there, whoever you are," she yelled.
No one is safe until they catch this man, whoever he is.
English dictionary. 2014.
whoever someone is
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whoever someone is — spoken phrase used for referring to someone when you do not know who they are or what their name is ‘Come out of there, whoever you are,’ she yelled. No one is safe until they catch this man, whoever he is. Thesaurus: ways of saying that you do… … Useful english dictionary
whoever — who|ev|er [ hu evər ] pronoun ** Whoever can be used in the following ways: as a relative pronoun (starting a relative clause that is the subject, object, or complement of another clause): You can invite whoever you want. Whoever comes will be… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
whoever */*/ — UK [huːˈevə(r)] / US [huˈevər] pronoun Summary: Whoever can be used in the following ways: as a relative pronoun (starting a relative clause that is the subject, object, or complement of another clause): You can invite whoever you want. ♦ Whoever … English dictionary
whoever — [[t]huːe̱və(r)[/t]] 1) CONJ SUBORD You use whoever to refer to someone when their identity is not yet known. Whoever did this will sooner or later be caught and will be punished... Whoever wins the election is going to have a tough job getting… … English dictionary
whoever*/ — [huːˈevə] pronoun 1) someone, or anyone Whoever finishes first will get a prize.[/ex] You may choose whoever you would like to represent you.[/ex] 2) used for saying that it does not matter who is involved Whoever you ask, the answer is always… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
whoever — who|ev|er S2 [hu:ˈevə US ˈevər] pron 1.) used to say that it does not matter who does something, is in a particular place etc ▪ I ll take whoever wants to go. ▪ When you re done with the book, just give it to Kristin or Shelley or whoever. 2.)… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Whoever's in New England — Infobox Album | Name = Whoever s in New England Type = Album Artist = Reba McEntire Released = 1986 Recorded = Genre = Country Length = 31:43 Label = MCA Producer = Jimmy Bowen Reba McEntire Reviews = *Allmusic Rating|4.5|5… … Wikipedia
...or whoever — spoken phrase or anyone else People always have to blame someone – the government, the police, or whoever. Thesaurus: pronounshyponym Main entry: whoever … Useful english dictionary
bring someone to book — bring (someone) to book British & Australian to punish someone. A crime has been committed and whoever is responsible must be brought to book. (usually passive) … New idioms dictionary
dish the dirt on someone — dish the dirt (on (someone/something)) to talk about other people without worrying about being truthful. E mail us and dish the dirt on anyone – husbands, kids, whoever. Did you know that now astronauts can dish the dirt from space? Related… … New idioms dictionary
