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how's that

Idioms  
  1. Also, how's that again. What did you say? Please repeat it. For example, How's that? I didn't quite hear you.


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“We have the biggest reserves but how’s that feed the people? I prefer to have the fifth-, sixth- or seventh-biggest reserves but to be the biggest producer.”

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 12, 2026

“It’s values, OK? You’re my friend, but whoa, my friend’s got some wacky ideas here, and how’s that going to look if I’m supporting her?”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 1, 2024

Sheesh, how’s that for a cue to leave?

From Slate Feb. 10, 2024

“By the way, how’s that going for you, Ron?”

From Seattle Times Nov. 30, 2023

She said, “So how’s that make it my fault?”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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