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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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"Well, how about that?" smiled Dua as the song ended.

From BBC Oct. 18, 2024

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

From Salon Mar. 19, 2022

And how about that Wednesday night in Charlotte when Mick appeared, in the shadows, sipping a beer outside the Thirsty Beaver Saloon?

From Washington Post Dec. 29, 2021

But how about that other local kid who wanted to come home, San Antonio’s DeMar DeRozan, from Compton?

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2021

"She's safe with me. So, how about that training score. E-le-ven. Give us a hint what happened in there."

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

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