how's that

interjection
UK: /ˌhaʊz ˈðæt/
US: /ˌhaʊz ˈðæt/

  1. A question used in cricket to appeal to the umpire to declare a batsman out.

    1. The bowler shouted, "How's that?" appealing for a wicket. [ ] [ ]
    2. Facing a difficult delivery, the fielding team's unified cry of, "How's that?" echoed across the stadium as they sought the umpire's decision. [ ] [ ]
how's that idiom

  1. A question used to express surprise or disbelief.

    1. I got the job, how's that for luck? [ ] [ ]
    2. After failing repeatedly, his sudden success prompted a surprised reaction: "How's that even possible, given your prior performance?" [ ] [ ]

  2. A question used to ask for clarification or repetition.

    1. I didn't hear you, how's that again? [ ] [ ]
    2. Amidst the bustling crowd and loud music, she struggled to understand, interjecting with, "How's that? Could you please repeat what you said?" [ ] [ ]

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The phonetic transcription of "how's that" is /ˌhaʊz ˈðæt/ in British English and /ˌhaʊz ˈðæt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "how's that": "The bowler shouted, "How's that?" appealing for a wicket.". More examples on the page.