how about you

idiom
UK: /haʊ əˌbaʊt juː/
US: /haʊ əˌbaʊt juː/

  1. A phrase used to ask someone the same question you have just been asked.

    1. I'm doing well, how about you? [ ] [ ]
    2. So I'm going to the store, how about you, are you coming with me or staying here? [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to make a suggestion or offer something to someone else after mentioning it for yourself.

    1. I'm having pizza, how about you? [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm thinking of going to the movies tonight how about you would you like to join? [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "how about you" in English means: A phrase used to ask someone the same question you have just been asked., Used to make a suggestion or offer something to someone else after mentioning it for yourself..

The phonetic transcription of "how about you" is /haʊ əˌbaʊt juː/ in British English and /haʊ əˌbaʊt juː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "how about you": "I'm doing well, how about you?". More examples on the page.