How's that?

How's that?

1. Please repeat what you said; I didn't understand or hear you. A: "Do you need anything from the shop?" B: "How's that? Sorry, the oven fan was too loud." A: "So as you can see, the third-quarter dividends represent a large margin of improvement over this time last year." B: "How's that? I didn't follow."
2. Why is that the case? A: "I think you may need to plan a different way of getting to the airport tomorrow." B: "How's that?" A: "The highway is going to be closed for construction all week."
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

how's that

Also, how's that again. What did you say? Please repeat it. For example, How's that? I didn't quite hear you.
See also: that
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • how's that
  • How's that again?
  • How's (it) with you?
  • How's with you?
  • How's about...?
  • How's by you?
  • how
  • father
  • How's life (treating you)?
  • How's the/your family?
References in periodicals archive
How's that?" A BBC spokesman said: "We are sorry Alan has chosen to leave on such a note."