how are you
Sentences
Meaning
- (idiomatic) An informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. In form a question, and thus followed by a question mark. Typical responses include
- (Ireland, idiomatic) (Following a noun phrase; stress on are) An expression of derision, that the preceding referent is unworthy of the name. In form of an exclamation, and thus often followed by an exclamation mark.
Synonyms
how are things
how’s it going
how do you do?
how-d’ye-do
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/haʊ ˈɑː juː/
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