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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.


Example Sentences

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I even dug up my old copy of “The Artist’s Way,” how’s that for effort?

From The Wall Street Journal

How's that for clanging chimes of doom?

From BBC

“That’s the spirit. I’m no medical doctor, mind you, but if I were, I’d prescribe a nice cup of tea, and a biscuit or two to perk you up. Stay where you are, and I’ll ring for Mrs. Clarke. We can hear her thoughts on the wallpaper, how’s that? Ahwoof—pardon me!”

From Literature

“I’d like to have a closer look at this wallpaper. You may be right; the symbolism could be a bit much for a baby. I’ll catch up with you and Old Tim shortly. We’ll have some chocolate together—how’s that, what?”

From Literature

“Certainly, dear. After we’re done here you can come to the kitchen with me and we’ll ask Cook to make some sticky cinnamon buns, how’s that?”

From Literature