how's it going

/haʊz ɪ ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
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To ask how someone is doing.

Examples

  • She smiled and replied, how's it going, sounding friendly and relaxed.
  • I ran into Sarah and asked, how's it going?
  • He said how's it going in a flat tone, making it sound a bit sarcastic.
  • Hey John, how's it going?
  • When I called my brother, I started with how's it going.

Similar words

what's up
how's everything
how's life
how are you doing

Meanings

Ask about someone's wellbeing

everyday
informal
A casual way of asking how a person is feeling or how something is progressing.

Examples

  • Hey John, how's it going?
  • I ran into Sarah and asked, how's it going?
  • When I called my brother, I started with how's it going.
  • She smiled and replied, how's it going, sounding friendly and relaxed.
  • He said how's it going in a flat tone, making it sound a bit sarcastic.

Similar words

Etymology

A fixed expression built from ordinary words whose combination has become conventional.

FAQ

What does how's it going mean?

how's it going is a casual way of asking how a person is feeling or how something is progressing.

How do you use how's it going in conversation?

You can start a conversation with how's it going to check on someone's wellbeing.

When is it appropriate to say how's it going?

Use how's it going in everyday informal settings, such as with friends or colleagues.

What are some alternatives to how's it going?

Similar phrases include what's up, how are you doing, how's everything, and how's life.

Is how's it going formal or informal?

It is considered informal.

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