and how

English

WOTD – 3 January 2012

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈænd ˈhaʊ/
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Phrase

and how

  1. (idiomatic) Used to strongly confirm the preceding utterance.
    Did it create a disruption? And how!
    It created a disruption, and how.
    • 2011 December 10, David Ornstein, “Arsenal 1 - 0 Everton”, in BBC Sport:
      However, just as Wenger was preparing to introduce Andrey Arshavin and Tomas Rosicky, Van Persie struck - and how.
    • 2023 March 5, Phil McNulty, “Liverpool 7-0 Manchester United”, in BBC Sport:
      Liverpool have resembled a shadow of their real selves this season. The old guarantees, such as intensity and firepower, have been missing far too often.
      They all returned here - and how - in the most spectacular manner as Manchester United, who have been undergoing a revival this season, were blown away by a team in full cry.

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