how's this/that for a...?
How's this/that for (something)?
What do you think of this or that example of something? Isn't this/that exemplary of something? Can be used to highlight something negative or positive. A: "Now, how's this for a steak dinner?" B: "Wow, it looks delicious, I can't believe you cooked this all on your own!" Look at the neighbor's flashy new sports car—how's that for a midlife crisis?
See also: that, this
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
how’s ˈthis/ˈthat for a...?
(informal) used for asking for somebody’s reaction to something: ‘How’s that for a surprise present?’ ‘It looks wonderful. Thank you!’ ‘Well, how’s that for bad hotel service?’ ‘Unbelievable.’See also: that, this
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- all for the best
- a ghost at the feast
- all right
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a crack at (someone or something)
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- a thing of the past
- a slew of (something)