Meaning of the word "in the world" in English

What does "in the world" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

in the world

US /ɪn ðə wɜːrld/
UK /ɪn ðə wɜːld/

Phrase

used for emphasis after a question word such as 'what', 'who', 'where', 'when', 'why', or 'how'

Example:
What in the world are you doing?
How in the world did you manage to do that?