Collocation
How's it going?
A common informal greeting used to ask someone how they are or what is happening in their life.
Definition
'How's it going?' is a common English collocation. A common informal greeting used to ask someone how they are or what is happening in their life.
fixed phrase (question)
“Hey, John! How's it going?”
Examples
- Hey Mark, how's it going today with all your tasks?
- I saw Sarah this morning and asked her, 'How's it going?'
- The teacher greeted the class, 'Good morning, everyone! How's it going?'
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- It's been a while since we last spoke! How's it going with your new job?
- When you meet someone new at a party, 'How's it going?' is a good icebreaker.
- She looked a bit tired, so I softly asked, 'How's it going, sweetie?'
- Despite the challenges, he always responds with a cheerful 'It's going well! How's it going with you?'
- After the meeting, the boss casually inquired, 'How's it going on that important project?'
- My old neighbor waved from his porch, 'How's it going, young man, keeping busy?'
- Let's catch up soon; I'm curious, how's it going with your university studies?
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