how's it going

how's it going

1. How are you? Used as an informal greeting. A: "Hey, Tom! How's it going?" B: "Not too bad, thanks. How are you?"
2. How is some process or activity proceeding? How's it going in the mail room today, fellas? A: "Well, how's it going?" B: "Good! We've almost finished compiling the data set."
See also: going
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • How is everything?
  • How's by you?
  • How are you?
  • How's things (with you)?
  • How's about...?
  • How's (it) with you?
  • How's with you?
  • How's the family?
  • How's the/your family?
  • How's my/the boy?
References in periodicals archive
"Investors call and ask, How's it going? And you have to answer." The emphasis is not on quarterly reports as it may be in traditional business.
You often say 'Do this' rather than 'How's it going?
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If someone who doesn't give a damn about you asks, "How's it going?" tell the person in detail and at great length.
"Hi, Steve, how's it going?" "Flat tax." "How are the wife and kids?" "Flat tax." "It's so cool that your dad was gay." "Flat tax." Flat tax, flat tax!