Cool MateMeaning of How about that
An expression used to ask for someone's opinion or reaction.
In simple words: What do you think about that?
How about that in a sentence
- She just got the job she wanted—how about that!
- How about that, the weather cleared up just in time for our picnic!
- He scored the winning goal. How about that?
How to use How about that
Use this phrase informally to express surprise or to seek agreement. It's casual and should be avoided in formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of it as asking 'how about that amazing thing we just saw?'
Related words
Collocations with How about that
- how about that for a story
- can you believe it, how about that
- how about that idea
Synonyms for How about that
- what do you think
- isn't that something
- how do you like that
Opposites of How about that
- never mind
- forget it
Common mistakes with How about that
- Used in overly formal situations.
- Confused with 'how about this?' in suggestions.
- Mispronounced as separate words instead of as a phrase.
Compare How about that with What do you think, How do you like that
How about that appears in
How about that in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ما رأيك في ذلك
ما رأيك في هذا؟
- Bengaliবাংলা
কী ব্যাপার
এ ব্যাপারে তোমার কী মনে হয়?
- GermanDeutsch
Na sowas
Was hältst du davon?
- SpanishEspañol
¿Qué tal eso?
¿Qué opinas de eso?
- Persianفارسی
چطور بود؟، نظرت چیه؟
نظرت در مورد اون چیه؟
- FrenchFrançais
Et alors
Qu'est-ce que tu en penses ?
- Hindiहिन्दी
क्या ख़याल है
आप इसके बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?
- ItalianItaliano
Che ne dici? / Guarda un po'!
Cosa ne pensi?
- PortuguesePortuguês
E aí? / Que tal?
O que você acha disso?
- RussianРусский
Как тебе такое
Что ты об этом думаешь?
- Urduاردو
کیا خیال ہے
اس بارے میں آپ کا کیا خیال ہے؟
- Chinese中文
怎么样
你觉得怎么样？
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Frequently asked questions about How about that
What does How about that mean?
What do you think about that?
What is the definition of How about that?
An expression used to ask for someone's opinion or reaction.
How do you use How about that in a sentence?
She just got the job she wanted—how about that!
Can you give another example of How about that?
How about that, the weather cleared up just in time for our picnic!
What are synonyms for How about that?
Common alternatives include what do you think, isn't that something, how do you like that.
What is the opposite of How about that?
Opposite meanings include never mind, forget it.
What words go with How about that?
It commonly pairs with how about that for a story, can you believe it, how about that, how about that idea.
What are common mistakes when using How about that?
Used in overly formal situations. Confused with 'how about this?' in suggestions. Mispronounced as separate words instead of as a phrase.
How do you pronounce How about that?
US: //haʊ əˈbaʊt ðæt//, UK: //haʊ əˈbaʊt ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is How about that formal or informal?
"How about that" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use How about that?
Use this phrase informally to express surprise or to seek agreement. It's casual and should be avoided in formal contexts.