what about
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Would you like, as in What about another beer? or What about a game of bridge?
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What do you think of, as in So what about renting that white house on the corner?
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Why, concerning what, as in I need your frank opinion.—What about?
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what about it ? What should we do, what course of action should be taken. For example, We're supposed to be there at noon and bring two sandwiches each—now what about it? [First half of 1900s] Also see how about .
Example Sentences
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What about a guaranteed lower monthly utility bill?
From Los Angeles Times
What about a brand new chip platform?
From MarketWatch
“I’d had this idea already: ‘What about if we built a film studio, and then you could do a backstage tour, and you’re seeing behind the scenes of the making of all of these music videos?’ ” he continued.
From Los Angeles Times
But what about the faithful - have they forgiven her and Stephen?
From BBC
“But what about those antlers?”
From Literature
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