now then

This page is about the conversational phrase now then

Meaning

You can say this to get people's attention, esp. before making a suggestion or starting a new discussion.

For example

  • James came back into the room and said, "Now then, who wants to play a game of Scrabble?"

  • After checking his notes, our teacher said, "Now then, I want to begin by telling you a story."

Note:
Also "OK then"

Quick Quiz

If someone says "Now then", they want everyone to

a. time them

b. follow them

c. listen to them
a) time them b) follow them c) listen to them

Contributor: Matt Errey