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how about that?

Idioms  
  1. Isn't that surprising, remarkable, or pleasing. For example, They're engaged—how about that? [Colloquial; first half of 1900s]


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How close the French were to making 2026 their search for an unprecedented third straight World Cup title, but, also, how about that 2022 final?

From Washington Post • Dec. 18, 2022

And how about that pricey spoonful of briney, savory, refreshing caviar that was leftover after service?

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2022

"It's its 40th anniversary later in the year, how about that?"

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2022

He began: “So how about that ride in?”

From New York Times • May 31, 2021

And how about that letter she had just found in Mrs. Sharpe’s bushes?

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett

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