how's that
The phrase 'how's that' is versatile in English communication, commonly used in casual conversations and specific contexts like cricket.
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Definition
B1General Conversation
(informal)Used to ask someone to repeat or clarify something they said.
Example
- How's that? I didn't catch what you just said.
B1General Conversation
(informal)Used to ask if something is acceptable or satisfactory.
Example
- I'll adjust the seat for you. How's that?
C1Cricket
(technical, sport)Used to appeal to the umpire to determine if the batsman is out.
Example
- The bowler turned to the umpire and shouted, 'How's that?'
B2General Conversation
(informal)Used to ask for someone's opinion or reaction to something just said or done.
Example
- I managed to fix the car myself. How's that?
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "how's that":
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