Phrase guide

where's the beef

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

Where is the content? So what?

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, idiomatic

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History

Etymology

From a catchphrase in a 1980s television commercial for the fast food chain Wendy's.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: et alors — so what