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General Slang
how's it going
HOWZ-it GOH-in · phrase · informal
Hi; how are you?
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Definitions
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A standard casual greeting; often not a literal question. Also 'how's it?' or 'how are ya?'.
“How's it going, long time no see.”
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how's it going In A Sentence
How's it going, long time no see.
Origin & Usage
Australasian conversational greeting.
People Also Ask
What does 'how's it going' mean?
It's a casual greeting meaning 'hello' or 'how are you', often used as a friendly opener rather than a literal question expecting a detailed answer.
How do you reply to 'how's it going'?
A simple 'good thanks, you?' or 'not bad, yourself?' is the usual reply; it's more of a social nicety than a genuine enquiry.
Is 'how's it going' Australian or Kiwi?
It's common across both Australia and New Zealand as an everyday informal greeting, with variants like 'how's it?' and 'how are ya?'.
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