bout

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(it's) (a)bout time

An expression used to emphasize that something should have occurred a long time ago. Well, about time you got here—I've been waiting for over an hour! It's about time that high schools taught their students about basic banking and finance. A: "Tom finally moved out of his parents' house." B: "Bout time! He's 40 years old."

how about

1. A phrase used before a suggestion. How about Chinese for dinner? How about you turn off the TV and go to bed early for once?

2. A phrase used before a comment that seeks the listener's feedback. How about that game last night? So exciting!

See also: how

How about a lift?

A request for a ride, as in one's car. If you're going to that part of town, how about a lift? I'll give you money for gas.

See also: how

How about you?

A phrase used to extend a previously-asked question to someone else. A: "How've you been, Ted?" B: "Oh, I've been fine. How about you?" OK, one coffee, and how about you, Miss?

See also: how

How 'bout them apples?

1. A phrase used to draw attention to one's cleverness or superiority to the one being addressed, especially after a recent triumph. You remember how you said I would never get into law school? Well now I'm valedictorian. How 'bout them apples?

2. That is surprising and/or disappointing. McCloskey's is closing after 41 years in business. How 'bout them apples?

See also: how

sorry about that

Glib or lighthearted recognition of some mistake one has made, regardless of how serious (or not) the mistake may be. Sometimes expressed more colloquially as "sorry 'bout that." A: "Oops, sorry about that. I didn't realize you were still using this computer." B: "Oh, don't worry about it. I'll just log in on a different one." A: "You ruined my entire batch of brownies!" B: "Oh yeah, sorry 'bout that. I needed the oven, though, so I just took them out."

See also: sorry, that

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

How about you?

What do you think?; What is your choice?; What about you? Bob: How are you, Bill? Bill: I'm okay. How about you? Bob: Fine, fine. Let's do lunch sometime. Waiter: Can I take your order? Bill: I'll have the chef's salad and ice tea. Waiter (turning to Sue): How about you? Sue: I'll have the same.

See also: how

How bout them apples?

and How do you like them apples?

Rur. What do you think of that? (Often used to express admiration, as in the first example; bout is short for about.) Tom: I got first prize! Mary: Well! How bout them apples? Joe got a job as a newspaper reporter. How do you like them apples?

sorry about that

and sorry 'bout that

sorry; whoops. (A gross understatement, said more as a self-deprecating joke than as an apology.) You spill hot cocoa on my coat, and all you can say is "Sorry 'about that"? When the passenger stepped on my toe, she said, "sorry about that."

See also: sorry, that

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

how about

What is your thought, feeling, or desire concerning. For example, How about a cup of tea? or How about joining us for lunch? It is also put as how about it, as in How about it? Do you want to come along? [Mid-1800s] Also see what about.

See also: how

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

(a)bout it

mod. ready; knowledgeable; cool. (Black.) Sam is smart. He’s really about it.

bout it

verb

See about it

sorry about that

and sorry ’bout that

interj. sorry; whoops. (A gross understatement, said more as a self-deprecating joke than as an apology.) When the passenger stepped on my toe, she said, “Sorry about that.”

See also: sorry, that

sorry ’bout that

verb

See sorry about that

See also: sorry, that

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

how about

1. Used to make a suggestion or to offer something: How about a cup of tea?

2. Used to request an opinion about something considered remarkable or impressive: How about that storm last night?

See also: how

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

(it's) (a)bout time
about time
about time too
any time
anytime
any time means no time
any old time
at all hours
at all hours (of the day and night)
(it's) time to run

References in periodicals archive

B OXING will get what it deserve, Indian boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav said as he promised to bring zing to the ring when he takes on Nickson Akaba of Kenya in an AIBA Pro Boxing ( APB) bout in Noida on Saturday night.

VIKAS TAKES PRO ROUTE

Eighteen-year-old Cuban Joahnys Argilagos won the first gold medal of the championships when he overcame Russia's Vasilii Egorov in a draining 46-49kg light flyweight title bout. The youngest member of the Cuban team, who has been making waves in his first season in the WSB (World Series of Boxing), made it a memorable debut at the higher level by downing the Russian, a European Confederation champion, in an entertaining bout.

Lopez, Tishchenko win on first finals day

Bout India is a registered legitimate tour company based at Jaipur, Rajasthan (India).

Bout India Tours Introduces Adventours in the Himalayas

Reis, who turned pro in 2008, will enter that bout sporting a 7-3-1 record.

World champ seeking more titles

Butt wiggles were observed after a frog had moved to capture a prey item or immediately after a bout was over and the frogs were resettling into motionlessness.

Visual display in Blanchard's cricket frogs (Acris blanchardi)

(file:///D:/vit%20backup%20files/IBT%20Australia%202014/Articles/May%202014/May%203-5/Boxing%20News%202014%20Mayweather%20Favoured%20111%20to%20Win%20Saturday%20Bout%20vs%20Maidana%20Despite%20American%20Boxer%20Being%20Distracted%20by%20Breakup%20with%20GF%20Chantel%20Jackson.docx) Boxing News 2014: Mayweather Favoured 11-1 to Win Saturday Bout vs Maidana Despite American Boxer Being Distracted by Breakup with GF Chantel Jackson

Boxing News 2014: Would Floyd Mayweather Heed Muhammad Ali's Challenge for Money May to Fight Manny Pacquiao Next?

The 45 kilogram 14-yearold has won all 19 of his junior bouts and already has a good track record against the Scots.

Peter targets another international triumph; BOXING

"Having reviewed the record in light of these principles, we conclude that Bout's allegations do not meet the high threshold necessary to prevail on a vindictive prosecution claim.

Extradition

Chichakli says Bout produced a business plan of running an airline under the name of Aircess.

Friend of Viktor Bout accused of helping infamous gun runner

Relative to results, the N-N control group display well documented serum CK activity and muscle soreness patterns; i.e., elevations after first bout followed by attenuation after the second bout (Table 1).

Repeated bout effect and cross-transfer: evidence of dominance influence

Liam Timms, 16, was a points winner over Bartek Moroszczyk (Horseshoe) in a bout at 68kgs.

Lewis's skills bout becomes serious; BOXING

Lembit will fight a tag team wrestling bout in June along with his rescuer against Callous and a secret opponent.

Former MP dragged into wrestling ring

Speaking to Gulf News from London, Simon Mann, a former British mercenary who had been jailed in Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea on charges of planning to carry out a coup to topple Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang's regime in 2004, said that he felt a bit sorry for Bout.

Former British mercenary denies links with Bout

Bout, 45, has been accused of selling arms to despots and insurgency groups embroiled in some of the world s bloodiest conflicts and was the inspiration for the arms smuggler played by Nicolas Cage in "Lord of War" (2005).

US court to sentence Russian death merchant Bout

"I don't think any of us are expecting an easy bout though."

Brawlers getting ready to rumble as they go shooting for Stars; ROLLER DERBY

词组	bout
释义	bout Related to bout: Viktor Bout (it's) (a)bout time An expression used to emphasize that something should have occurred a long time ago. Well, about time you got here—I've been waiting for over an hour! It's about time that high schools taught their students about basic banking and finance. A: "Tom finally moved out of his parents' house." B: "Bout time! He's 40 years old." See also: time how about 1. A phrase used before a suggestion. How about Chinese for dinner? How about you turn off the TV and go to bed early for once? 2. A phrase used before a comment that seeks the listener's feedback. How about that game last night? So exciting! See also: how How about a lift? A request for a ride, as in one's car. If you're going to that part of town, how about a lift? I'll give you money for gas. See also: how How about you? A phrase used to extend a previously-asked question to someone else. A: "How've you been, Ted?" B: "Oh, I've been fine. How about you?" OK, one coffee, and how about you, Miss? See also: how How 'bout them apples? 1. A phrase used to draw attention to one's cleverness or superiority to the one being addressed, especially after a recent triumph. You remember how you said I would never get into law school? Well now I'm valedictorian. How 'bout them apples? 2. That is surprising and/or disappointing. McCloskey's is closing after 41 years in business. How 'bout them apples? See also: how sorry about that Glib or lighthearted recognition of some mistake one has made, regardless of how serious (or not) the mistake may be. Sometimes expressed more colloquially as "sorry 'bout that." A: "Oops, sorry about that. I didn't realize you were still using this computer." B: "Oh, don't worry about it. I'll just log in on a different one." A: "You ruined my entire batch of brownies!" B: "Oh yeah, sorry 'bout that. I needed the oven, though, so I just took them out." See also: sorry, that Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. How about you? What do you think?; What is your choice?; What about you? Bob: How are you, Bill? Bill: I'm okay. How about you? Bob: Fine, fine. Let's do lunch sometime. Waiter: Can I take your order? Bill: I'll have the chef's salad and ice tea. Waiter (turning to Sue): How about you? Sue: I'll have the same. See also: how How bout them apples? and How do you like them apples? Rur. What do you think of that? (Often used to express admiration, as in the first example; bout is short for about.) Tom: I got first prize! Mary: Well! How bout them apples? Joe got a job as a newspaper reporter. How do you like them apples? See also: bout, how sorry about that and sorry 'bout that sorry; whoops. (A gross understatement, said more as a self-deprecating joke than as an apology.) You spill hot cocoa on my coat, and all you can say is "Sorry 'about that"? When the passenger stepped on my toe, she said, "sorry about that." See also: sorry, that McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. how about What is your thought, feeling, or desire concerning. For example, How about a cup of tea? or How about joining us for lunch? It is also put as how about it, as in How about it? Do you want to come along? [Mid-1800s] Also see what about. See also: how The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. (a)bout it mod. ready; knowledgeable; cool. (Black.) Sam is smart. He’s really about it. bout it verb See about it See also: bout sorry about that and sorry ’bout that interj. sorry; whoops. (A gross understatement, said more as a self-deprecating joke than as an apology.) When the passenger stepped on my toe, she said, “Sorry about that.” See also: sorry, that sorry ’bout that verb See sorry about that See also: sorry, that McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions how about 1. Used to make a suggestion or to offer something: How about a cup of tea? 2. Used to request an opinion about something considered remarkable or impressive: How about that storm last night? See also: how American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: (it's) (a)bout time about time about time too any time anytime any time means no time any old time at all hours at all hours (of the day and night) (it's) time to run References in periodicals archive B OXING will get what it deserve, Indian boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav said as he promised to bring zing to the ring when he takes on Nickson Akaba of Kenya in an AIBA Pro Boxing ( APB) bout in Noida on Saturday night. VIKAS TAKES PRO ROUTE Eighteen-year-old Cuban Joahnys Argilagos won the first gold medal of the championships when he overcame Russia's Vasilii Egorov in a draining 46-49kg light flyweight title bout. The youngest member of the Cuban team, who has been making waves in his first season in the WSB (World Series of Boxing), made it a memorable debut at the higher level by downing the Russian, a European Confederation champion, in an entertaining bout. Lopez, Tishchenko win on first finals day Bout India is a registered legitimate tour company based at Jaipur, Rajasthan (India). Bout India Tours Introduces Adventours in the Himalayas Reis, who turned pro in 2008, will enter that bout sporting a 7-3-1 record. World champ seeking more titles Butt wiggles were observed after a frog had moved to capture a prey item or immediately after a bout was over and the frogs were resettling into motionlessness. Visual display in Blanchard's cricket frogs (Acris blanchardi) (file:///D:/vit%20backup%20files/IBT%20Australia%202014/Articles/May%202014/May%203-5/Boxing%20News%202014%20Mayweather%20Favoured%20111%20to%20Win%20Saturday%20Bout%20vs%20Maidana%20Despite%20American%20Boxer%20Being%20Distracted%20by%20Breakup%20with%20GF%20Chantel%20Jackson.docx) Boxing News 2014: Mayweather Favoured 11-1 to Win Saturday Bout vs Maidana Despite American Boxer Being Distracted by Breakup with GF Chantel Jackson Boxing News 2014: Would Floyd Mayweather Heed Muhammad Ali's Challenge for Money May to Fight Manny Pacquiao Next? The 45 kilogram 14-yearold has won all 19 of his junior bouts and already has a good track record against the Scots. Peter targets another international triumph; BOXING "Having reviewed the record in light of these principles, we conclude that Bout's allegations do not meet the high threshold necessary to prevail on a vindictive prosecution claim. Extradition Chichakli says Bout produced a business plan of running an airline under the name of Aircess. Friend of Viktor Bout accused of helping infamous gun runner Relative to results, the N-N control group display well documented serum CK activity and muscle soreness patterns; i.e., elevations after first bout followed by attenuation after the second bout (Table 1). Repeated bout effect and cross-transfer: evidence of dominance influence Liam Timms, 16, was a points winner over Bartek Moroszczyk (Horseshoe) in a bout at 68kgs. Lewis's skills bout becomes serious; BOXING Lembit will fight a tag team wrestling bout in June along with his rescuer against Callous and a secret opponent. Former MP dragged into wrestling ring Speaking to Gulf News from London, Simon Mann, a former British mercenary who had been jailed in Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea on charges of planning to carry out a coup to topple Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang's regime in 2004, said that he felt a bit sorry for Bout. Former British mercenary denies links with Bout Bout, 45, has been accused of selling arms to despots and insurgency groups embroiled in some of the world s bloodiest conflicts and was the inspiration for the arms smuggler played by Nicolas Cage in "Lord of War" (2005). US court to sentence Russian death merchant Bout "I don't think any of us are expecting an easy bout though." Brawlers getting ready to rumble as they go shooting for Stars; ROLLER DERBY
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