how about...? (1)

INFORMAL
This page is about the conversational phrase how about...? (1)

Meaning

You can use this when suggesting something in particular.

For example

  • "When can we meet?"
    "How about Monday? Would that be OK?"

  • "Who can we get to babysit the kids?"
    "How about the girl next door?"

Quick Quiz

If someone says "How about a game of golf?", they'd like you to

a. explain the game of golf

b. show them how to play

c. join them in a game
a) explain the game of golf b) show them how to play c) join them in a game

Contributor: Matt Errey