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What gives?

What gives?

 
See:
give
part of speech: phrase
definition: (informal) used to obtain an explanation with regard to the current situation or what is currently happening (used esp. when confused or suspicious).
Hey! What gives? I thought you were on your way back to Florida.There were supposed to be five of these boxes, but I only see two. What gives?!