how about

Idioms  

1. What is your thought, feeling, or desire concerning. For example, How about a cup of tea? or How about joining us for lunch? It is also put as how about it, as in How about it? Do you want to come along? [Mid-1800s] Also see what about.

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Example Sentences

"So we thought well how about we try and celebrate the work behind the scenes and the different groups that are involved in that process of collecting all that data?"

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

If you would normally go out and meet up with friends in the evening for a drink, well, how about going and meeting up and doing a craft activity instead?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

We’re glad the Administration is trying to make it easier to hire guest workers, but how about making the case to voters that the country needs legal immigrants for vital jobs that drive the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

So, rather than talk about that in the abstract, how about something concrete?

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

"So, how about I make half the phone calls and you make the other half?" said Jessie.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies