How do you like them apples Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhaʊ/ /ˈdu/ /ˈju/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈðɛm/, /ðəm/ /ˈæpəɫz

HOW doo YOO LIKE them AP-uhlz

UK

hˈaʊ/ /dʉː/ /jˈuː/ /lˈaɪk/ /ðˈɛm/ /ˈæpəlz

HOW doo YOO LIKE them AP-uhlz

Definition

This is a slang expression used to boast or show off after succeeding, often after surprising or defeating someone.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and sometimes playful, but can also be slightly provocative. Often said after achieving something impressive or making a point in an argument. Not used in formal settings. The phrase is fixed; don't change 'them apples'.

• Spanish: ¿Qué te parece eso? - ¿Qué tal eso?
• Portuguese (BR): E aí, gostou? - Que tal essa?
• Portuguese (PT): E então, gostaste? - Que tal essa?
• Chinese (Simplified): 怎么样？（得意/挑衅语气）
• Chinese (Traditional): 怎麼樣？（得意/挑釁語氣）
• Hindi: बताओ, कैसा लगा? - बोलो, अब क्या कहोगे?
• Arabic: ما رأيك بهذا؟ - هل أعجبك هذا؟ (بتحدٍ أو فخر)
• Bengali: কী বলো এবার - বলো তো, কেমন লাগছে
• Russian: ну как тебе такое - вот тебе и на
• Japanese: どうだ、まいったか - これでどうだ
• Vietnamese: thấy sao hả - thế nào, có thích không
• Korean: 어때, 대단하지 - 이것 봐라
• Turkish: bak şimdi - ne diyorsun buna
• Urdu: اب کیا کہتے ہو - کیسا لگا
• Indonesian: bagaimana rasanya - gimana, keren kan

Example Sentences

We won the game. How do you like them apples?

basic

I got an A on the test. How do you like them apples?

basic

Look, I finished first. How do you like them apples?

basic

You didn’t expect me to do it, huh? How do you like them apples?

natural

Guess who just got the promotion! How do you like them apples?

natural

You said I'd never get tickets. Well, how do you like them apples?

natural