Collocation
What was that like?
Used to ask someone to describe an experience, event, or situation; to inquire about the nature or quality of something they have encountered.
Definition
'What was that like?' is a common English collocation. Used to ask someone to describe an experience, event, or situation; to inquire about the nature or quality of something they have encountered.
What + to be (conjugated) + [subject/it/that] + like?
“You just finished your first marathon, what was that like?”
Examples
- You just came back from your trip to Japan, what was that like?
- Learning to drive a stick shift for the first time, what was that like?
- She said winning the lottery was an incredible moment, but what was that like for her, really?
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- Moving to a completely new country must have been challenging. What was that like?
- I heard you met your favorite author. What was that like?
- He describes the roller coaster as terrifying. What was that like for you?
- Getting caught in a sudden downpour without an umbrella, what was that like?
- They say hiking Mount Everest is an unforgettable experience. What was that like when you reached the summit?
- After spending a month in isolation, what was that like?
- I can't imagine flying in a hot air balloon; what was that like?
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