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How so?

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"How so?" is like saying, "In what way?" or "Why do you think that?"

EXAMPLES

  • He said the plan won't work. How so? What are his reasons?

  • You say it's the best movie ever, but how so? What makes it so amazing?

  • You think he's guilty ? How so? There isn't any proof against him.

SITUATION

A friend argues that learning a new language is easier now than it was ten years ago.

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REACTIONS:

  • — Really? How so? Learning languages still feels tough .

  • — Hmm, how so? Explain!

  • — Huh, how so? Languages always felt tricky .