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How do you do that

🇬🇧 UK //haʊ duː jʊ duː ðat// 🇺🇸 US //haʊ du jʊ du ðæt//

Meaning of How do you do that

A polite inquiry about someone's method or ability.

In simple words: How can you do that?

How do you do that in a sentence

• It's impressive! How do you do that?
• When I learned the technique, someone asked me, 'How do you do that?'
• At the conference, I met a magician who often hears, 'How do you do that?'

How to use How do you do that

Used when meeting someone, often in formal situations. May be too stiff in casual settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of it as asking someone to explain a cool trick.

Related words

Collocations with How do you do that

• do that skillfully
• see how you do that
• I wonder how you do that

Synonyms for How do you do that

• how can you do that
• how is that done
• what is your method

Opposites of How do you do that

• How don't you do that
• How can't you do that

Common mistakes with How do you do that

• Using it in informal contexts or chats.
• Inserting unnecessary words, e.g., 'How do you do that, please?'
• Confusing with 'how are you?' as it's not a greeting.

Frequently asked questions about How do you do that

What does How do you do that mean?

How can you do that?

What is the definition of How do you do that?

A polite inquiry about someone's method or ability.

How do you use How do you do that in a sentence?

It's impressive! How do you do that?

Can you give another example of How do you do that?

When I learned the technique, someone asked me, 'How do you do that?'

What are synonyms for How do you do that?

Common alternatives include how can you do that, how is that done, what is your method.

What is the opposite of How do you do that?

Opposite meanings include How don't you do that, How can't you do that.

What words go with How do you do that?

It commonly pairs with do that skillfully, see how you do that, I wonder how you do that.

What are common mistakes when using How do you do that?

Using it in informal contexts or chats. Inserting unnecessary words, e.g., 'How do you do that, please?' Confusing with 'how are you?' as it's not a greeting.

How do you pronounce How do you do that?

US: //haʊ du jʊ du ðæt//, UK: //haʊ duː jʊ duː ðat//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use How do you do that?

Used when meeting someone, often in formal situations. May be too stiff in casual settings.