How about that Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhaʊ/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət

HOW uh-BOWT THAT (or THAT)

UK

hˈaʊ/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /ðˈæt

HOW uh-BOWT THAT

Definition

An informal way to express surprise, admiration, or interest at something unexpected or impressive. It can also be used to ask for someone's opinion about a suggestion or situation.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, used mainly in spoken English. Can express real surprise (“How about that!”) or mild interest/impressed reaction (“How about that?”). Sometimes used to show polite interest when you don't know what else to say. Can introduce or follow a suggestion: 'How about that for an idea?'.

• Spanish: ¡vaya! - ¿qué te parece? - ¡mira eso!
• Portuguese (BR): olha só - que tal isso - puxa vida!
• Portuguese (PT): olha só - que tal isso - uau!
• Chinese (Simplified): 你看看这个 - 真没想到 - 怎么样
• Chinese (Traditional): 你看看這個 - 真沒想到 - 怎麼樣
• Hindi: देखो ज़रा - कैसा है वो - है न कमाल
• Arabic: يا للعجب - ما رأيك بذلك - انظر إلى هذا
• Bengali: দেখো তো - কী আশ্চর্য - কেমন হলো
• Russian: вот это да - надо же - как тебе это
• Japanese: すごいね - どうだい - どう思う
• Vietnamese: thật tuyệt nhỉ - thế nào nhỉ - sao nào
• Korean: 와, 그렇구나 - 어때 - 이런 일이
• Turkish: vay canına - nasıl ama - ne diyorsun
• Urdu: یہ دیکھو - واہ بھئی - کیسا ہے
• Indonesian: wah, hebat ya - bagaimana menurutmu - gimana itu

Example Sentences

How about that! She finished the project in one day.

basic

We're going bowling after work. How about that?

basic

She won the prize again. How about that!

basic

Did you see his painting? How about that for talent!

natural

You finally got a vacation. How about that!

natural

Wow, free coffee for everyone today. How about that?

natural