who wants to know

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who wants to know?

  1. (idiomatic) Retort to a question asked by a stranger, when one does not want to confirm or deny.
    • 1998, Alison Bechdel, Split-Level Dykes to Watch Out For,, page 119:
      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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