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where's it to

What does where's it to mean?

A dialect way of asking where something is, heard in the Midlands and West Country.

"Me phone's gone missing — where's it to?"

Origin

Regional English dialect construction adding 'to' to 'where'.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'where's it to' mean?
It simply means 'where is it?' — a dialect construction adding 'to' to the question.
Where is 'where's it to' used?
It's heard in the Midlands and the West Country.
Why add 'to'?
It's a regional grammatical quirk; 'where's it to' just emphasises location.
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