plural of how-de-do

Pronunciation spelling of how do you do.

Pronunciation spelling of how do you do.

Synonym of hatchet man

(formal) A greeting used upon being introduced to someone. Alternatives are pleased to meet you and nice to meet you. (Sometimes used as a rhetorical question among familiar parties, depending on the region).

(UK, euphemistic) A difficult situation

What is its price? How much money do you want for it?

Synonym of any way one slices it

Please show me/tell me the best way to reach ...

(colloquial, often humorous, rhetorical question) Used as a response to a question such as "How long will it take?" or "How big is it?" when the length or size is unknown, infinite, variable, or relative.