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How's that sound vs How does that sound

Both "how's that sound" and "how does that sound" express the same idea, but "How's that sound" is a more informal and conversational way of asking for someone's opinion, while "how does that sound" is more formal and grammatically correct. The choice depends on the level of formality you want to convey.
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Last updated: July 27, 2024

How's that sound

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to ask for someone's opinion.

This phrase is an informal and conversational way of asking for someone's opinion. It is commonly used in casual conversations among friends or family.

Examples:

  • How's that sound for a plan?
  • How's that sound to you?
  • How's that sound for dinner tonight?
  • How's that sound for a movie?
  • How's that sound for a change?
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  • Last.fm Logo. Toggle navigation. Live · What's New · Events · Music · Features · Inbox · Login · Join · Search. Search Search. How's That Sound? Play album.

Alternatives:

  • What do you think about that?
  • How does that sound to you?
  • What's your opinion on that?
  • Do you like the idea?
  • What's your take on that?

How does that sound

This phrase is correct and more formal than "how's that sound." It is commonly used in formal contexts or when a higher level of formality is required.

This phrase is a grammatically correct way of asking for someone's opinion. It is more formal and suitable for professional or formal situations.

Examples:

  • How does that sound for a business proposal?
  • How does that sound for our next project?
  • How does that sound for a new policy?
  • How does that sound for a collaboration?
  • How does that sound for a partnership?
  • We're going to have a little chat tonight, you and I. How does that sound?
  • How does that sound?
  • How does that sound, Lafayette?
  • How does that sound, Hannibal?
  • How does that sound? - OK, Pop Swell, come on.
  • How does that sound?
  • How does that sound, Ruth?
  • How does that sound, Raul?
  • I mean, how does that sound?
  • You'll be done in about an hour, and you can get back to driving the boys crazy, how does that sound?
  • How does that sound?
  • How does that sound, Canelita?
  • How does that sound to you?
  • How does that sound Timmy?
  • How does that sound, Bob?
  • How does that sound, cowboy?
  • How does that sound, given the condition he's in?
  • How does that sound, baby doll?
  • How does that sound for a license plate?
  • How does that sound to you guys?

Alternatives:

  • What is your opinion on that?
  • What do you think about that?
  • How do you feel about that?
  • What are your thoughts on that?
  • What is your take on that?

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