how about that

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. 2013.

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  • how\ about\ that — • how about that • 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! …   Словарь американских идиом

  • how about that — that is interesting, you don t say    How about that! We ran ten kilometres! …   English 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

  • how about someone — how about (someone/something) I am surprised by someone or something. How about that guy who was arrested for riding his bicycle on the expressway? Usage notes: usually intended to get someone to say what they think …   New idioms dictionary

  • how about something — how about (someone/something) I am surprised by someone or something. How about that guy who was arrested for riding his bicycle on the expressway? Usage notes: usually intended to get someone to say what they think …   New idioms dictionary

  • how about — (someone/something) I am surprised by someone or something. How about that guy who was arrested for riding his bicycle on the expressway? Usage notes: usually intended to get someone to say what they think …   New idioms dictionary

  • what\ about\ that — • how about that • 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! …   Словарь американских идиом

  • how does that grab you — how do you feel about that?    A holiday in Greece how does that grab you? …   English idioms

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

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

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