what's with

Phrase

colloquial rhetoric sometimes

(colloquial, sometimes rhetorical question) What is wrong with. / (colloquial, sometimes rhetorical question) What is the reason for.

Japanese Meaning

どうしたの？ / 何が問題なの？ / どんな理由があるのか？

What's with the new manager's strict rules — are they trying to micromanage everyone?

新しい上司の厳しい規則って一体どういうこと――みんなを細かく管理しようとしているの？

Sense（1）

(colloquial, sometimes rhetorical question) What is wrong with.

What's with Jim lately? He always has a frown on his face.

Sense（2）

(colloquial, sometimes rhetorical question) What is the reason for.

What's with all the presents? Are you having a birthday party?