how about you

idiom

used to ask someone to tell one something in response to what one has just said
I like skiing and hiking. How about you? What do you like?
I'm ready to go. How about you?

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With summer vacation season just ahead, how about you? Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 7 June 2025

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“How about you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how%20about%20you. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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