Phrases Conversational Starters and Small Talk

How's it going?

B2

Meaning

A casual greeting.

Examples

  • John: '<b>How's it going</b>, Alice?'
  • Alice: 'It's going well, thanks! How about you?'
  • John: 'Pretty good, thanks!'
  • Alice: '<b>How's it going</b>, John?'
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