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how's that?

This page is about the conversational phrase how's that?

Meaning

You can use this to ask if something's all right.

For example

  • "How's that?" he asked after adjusting the volume. "Just a little bit louder," I replied.

  • After he'd cut my hair, he gave me the mirror and said "How's that? Short enough yet?"

Quick Quiz

I showed her the photo and said "How's that?" She said,

a. "Yes, that's the one."

b. "That's your car."

c. "That's fine."
a) "Yes, that's the one." b) "That's your car." c) "That's fine."

Contributor: Matt Errey