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Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?

It's a phrase to highlight someone missing the point, purposefully or otherwise. It doesn't matter how good the play was, Mary Todd Lincoln watching her husband and then President of the United States Abraham Lincoln get shot in the head right beside her overshadows everything. It could have been the best acting ever but that's not what she was focusing on or what she'll remember.
In reference to the Aurora shootings
Person 1: "Oh my God, that's awful! Was the movie any good, at least?"
Person 2: "Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"

In reference to a controversial person
Person 1: "Yeah, Mike's an alcoholic, a tax cheat, beats his kids, and is a pathological liar โ€“ but other than that, he's pretty cool."
Person 2: "Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
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How does this affect Glenn?

When learning of a situation or issue, and in reality if has no real effect on you or your life.
When I heard about the bus route being permanently cancelled I asked โ€œHow does this affect Glenn?โ€
by Shrav2112 December 26, 2023
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How much you lack?

It means, "how much do you have remaining?"

If you're waiting on someone to do something, you may ask them this to get an idea of how much longer it will take for them to complete their work.

In the Southern United States, the word "like" will be used in place of "lack"; see: "How much you like?"
John: I can't come over until I've finished painting my fence.
Mary: How much you lack?
John: I'm nearly done. I have about 30 minutes left.
by vmadman June 17, 2022
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How's Your Prime Minister

The act of a UK prostitute coming up to someone with male genitalia and fondling the penis and balls. This phrase can be also be used as a joke when touching the underside of something.
Hank: Dude, I met a prostitute in London last week.
Alistair: Oh yeah? Did she give you a How's Your Prime Minister?
Hank: Yeah she did. Had one hell of a grip too for a girl.
Alistair: Maybe you should have given "her" a How's Your Prime Minister back.
by hoehusher September 26, 2023
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how are you fixed

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