how are the things going? vs How are things going?

Both phrases are correct, but the second one is more commonly used in English. The first phrase includes the article 'the,' which is not necessary in this context.

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how are the things going?

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is correct grammatically, but it is less common in everyday English. It includes the definite article 'the,' which is not necessary in this context.

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So how's the whole civilian investigator thing going?
How's that other thing going?
How are things going? - Fine.
Joking aside, how are things going?
How's the nurse thing going?
so, how's the decorating Thing going?
So how's the whole civilian investigator thing going?
How is the teddy and owen thing going?
I mean, why not keep a good thing going?
So how's the old footie thing going?
So, how are things going?
- Can you have this thing going?
Eve, how are things going?
How's the not drinking thing going?
So how is the new Rae thing going?
Sir, how are things going?
So, how's the whole reintegration into American Society thing going?
And how's the mom thing going?
How's that pregnant yoga thing going?
KB: What I didn't show you was - you got that swinging thing going?

Alternatives:

how are things going?

How are things going?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the more common way to ask about the progress or situation of things. It is grammatically correct and widely understood.

Alternatives:

how are the things going?

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how are the things going? vs How are things going?