WIIFM In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "WIIFM", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-09-07 02:09

Meaning of WIIFM

WIIFM informal acronym

An acronym for "What's in it for me?", meaning someone is asking what they will gain if they do something. This acronym is only used in written communication.

Tell me, WIIFM and I'll give you my answer.

That sounds interesting, but WIIFM?

I'll help you, but what's in it for me?

A: " We really hope you will help us deal with this issue." B: "Hmm. What's in it for me?

Other phrases about:

to make something count
to ensure that the maximum benefit is obtained or to make something have as useful and positive an effect as possible
get there (the) firstest with the mostest

Used to indicate that someone who arrives at some place or do something first will get the most amount of some advantageous quality, resource, or commodity

What's (one's) beef (with someone or something)?

Used to ask what one's problem (with someone or something) is

promises, promises!

Said when you do not trust what someone has promised

Sniff test

1. The act of doubting the feasibility of a concept or plan of action.

2. Used to describe a phrenic nerve test.

3. In medicine, a method of detecting bacterial vaginosis (which presents with a fishlike odor).

4. The act of smelling something to check whether it has a fresh odor.

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one hand washes the other (and both wash the face)

Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

Example:

The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

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