Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hows-that-for
expression
/haʊz ðæt fɔːr/
Definition
An informal expression used to highlight something impressive or to provoke a reaction from someone.
Examples
- “I just finished a marathon—how’s that for an achievement?”
- “I managed to save $500 this month, how’s that for budgeting?”
- “She baked a three-tier cake all by herself; how’s that for skill?”
Meaning
This phrase is often used rhetorically to showcase a positive or surprising statement or action, inviting the listener to evaluate it positively.
Synonyms
- How about that?
- What do you think of that?
- Isn’t that something?
