1. something that you say when you want someone to know how clever or successful you are, especially when you have done something better than they have.

You know that girl we were talking to last night - with the long blond hair? Well, I got her number. How do you like them apples!

2. something that you say to show you are surprised or disappointed by something that has happened.

So Marilyn has moved to Florida? Well, how do you like them apples!

• in next to no time
• in no time
• in no uncertain terms
• in one ear and out the other
• in one fell swoop
• in one piece
• in one sitting
• in one stroke
• in on the ground floor
• in order
• in other words
• in over head
• in over your head
• in own right
• in perpetuity
• in person
• in place
• in pocket
• in point of fact
• in practice
• in prime
• in principle
• in print
• in progress
• in question