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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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That event figures to lack Messi but glow with the near-dynasty of France, which has a fine slew of young stars — but, hey, how about that 2022 final?

From Washington Post Dec. 18, 2022

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

From BBC Jan. 7, 2022

And how about that carbon-costly shrimp cocktail appetizer?

From Salon Jul. 4, 2021

Or how about that state dinner Kennedy gave in 1962 honoring Igor Stravinsky with Bernstein in prominent attendance and Stravinsky calling Bernstein the greatest conductor of his music even if he got it all wrong?

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 29, 2021

“Let’s pick out one more thing. Ooh, how about that dress?”

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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