how about that? | how do you like that?

This page is about the conversational phrase how about that? | how do you like that?

Meaning

You can say this about something that's exciting or surprising.

For example

  • "We're all going to Disneyland next week. How about that, kids?"

  • "They said we'd get a pay rise next month."
    "How do you like that? We're getting one after all."

Quick Quiz

You can say "How about that?" or "How do you like that?" after hearing some

a. interesting news

b. terrible news

c. boring news
a) interesting news b) terrible news c) boring news

Contributor: Matt Errey