How goes it

Synonymous with the phrases "how are you" or "how are you going". Most likely derived from literal translations of similarly structured forms in European languages, such as the German "wie geht's", the Dutch "hoe gaat het" and the French "comment ça va".

"How goes it" is non-standard and is generally used as a somewhat quirky informal alternative to the more conventional questions. In this sense, the phrase may have a somewhat humorous effect.

(1) Interlocutors may respond in the same way as they would to the more conventional "how are you".

A: "How goes it?"
B: "I'm well."

(2) Alternatively, interlocutors may acknowledge the facetious nature of the structure "how goes it", and respond in kind.

A: "How goes it?"
B: "It goes well."

by Berlinerleben October 09, 2011

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How rude!

A phrase used to express disgust towards other people's lack of manners. In other words, somebody's just been a snob or a jerk to you, your family, or your friends, and since you're really, really mad at them, you mumble "How rude!" when they walk off. Also a phrase made popular by the 1990's show "Full House" character Stephanie Tanner (played by Jodie Sweetin).

"Well, how rude!" I angrily mumbled as the dumb old preppies gave me the evil smirk.

by Big Blue Note November 29, 2005

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How So

-A phrase one uses when he or she wants the other to elaborate.
-A phrase one uses when he or she wants the other to explain.

Jim: I'm so much better then you at Halo!
Fred: How so?
Jim: Well, considering I play about 8 hours a day, compared to your 10 minute a day record, i have much more experience than you.
Noob.

by Gibby! August 04, 2008

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