how about that?

how about that?
how about that?/how do you like that?/spoken phrase
used when you are referring to something that is very surprising, annoying, or exciting

So I’m going to be your new boss. How about that?

Thesaurus: ways of saying that you are surprised or shockedsynonym
Main entry: how

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • how about that — or[what about that] {informal} An expression of surprise, congratulation, or praise. * /When Jack heard of his brother s promotion, he exclaimed, How about that! / * /Bill won the scholarship! What about that!/ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • how about that — or[what about that] {informal} An expression of surprise, congratulation, or praise. * /When Jack heard of his brother s promotion, he exclaimed, How about that! / * /Bill won the scholarship! What about that!/ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • what about that — See: HOW ABOUT THAT …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • what about that — See: HOW ABOUT THAT …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • How About Now — Infobox Album | Name = How About Now Type = Album Artist = Kenny Loggins Released = 2007 Recorded = 2006 | Genre = Soft rock Length = Label = Producer = Reviews = Last album = It s About Time (2003) This album = How About Now (2007) Next album =… …   Wikipedia

  • how — W1S1 [hau] adv, conj [: Old English; Origin: hu] 1.) used to ask or talk about the way in which something happens or is done ▪ How do you spell your name? ▪ How can I help you? ▪ I d like to help in some way, but I m not sure how. ▪ He explained… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • How Opal Mehta Got Kissed, Got Wild, and Got a Life —   …   Wikipedia

  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas (film) — Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas Theatrical release poster Directed by Ron Howard …   Wikipedia

  • about — a|bout1 W1S1 [əˈbaut] prep 1.) concerning or relating to a particular subject ▪ a book about politics ▪ She said something about leaving town. ▪ He lied about his age. ▪ About that car of yours. How much are you selling it for? ▪ What s he on… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • that — that1 W1S1 [ðæt] determiner, pron [: Old English; Origin: thAt] 1.) plural those [ðəuz US ðouz] used to refer to a person, thing, idea etc that has already been mentioned or is already known about ▪ You never cared about me. That s not true. ▪ I… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • about — a|bout [ ə baut ] function word *** About can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): He told me about your problem. as an adverb (without a following noun): Stop rushing about. followed by an infinitive with to : I… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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