What does "How about" mean?

suggestion phrase

Synonym: what about Opposite: reject, ignore

"How about" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

how about the being bong song

— Peppa Pig S3E12

How about a song, then?

— Black Mirror S5E1

How about a drink?

— Emily in Paris S3E7

Ross: Um, how about, um.. how about Julia?

— Friends S1E2

UH, STRAUB, FRANCINE, HOW ABOUT A MARTINI?

— Gilmore Girls S1E15

How about I save you both?

— Grey's Anatomy S9E19

Hey, how about a half-hour?

— Modern Family S4E15

How about a cup of tea ?

— Notting Hill

"How about" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 11 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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