what about

Idioms  

1. Would you like, as in What about another beer? or What about a game of bridge?

2. What do you think of, as in So what about renting that white house on the corner?

3. Why, concerning what, as in I need your frank opinion.—What about?

4. what about it ? What should we do, what course of action should be taken. For example, We're supposed to be there at noon and bring two sandwiches each—now what about it? [First half of 1900s] Also see how about .

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Example Sentences

“He asked me what about the household and the children and himself. I assured him that everything would be fine. It has been.”

From The Wall Street Journal

What about his former model boss?

From Salon

Prince William this week was talking about the importance of male role models, and of course everyone was really thinking: "What about your uncle?"

From BBC

When he again said no, Weetman was described as replying "what about my dough?" - although Jackson told the jury there were no direct threats.

From BBC

But what about whose turn it is to empty the dishwasher?

From BBC