how do you like that

idiom

1
used for emphasis to show surprise
He's moving to Hawaii? Well, how do you like that!
2
used for emphasis to show disapproval
She canceled at the last minute. How do you like that?

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“How do you like that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how%20do%20you%20like%20that. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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