how's it going

1. How are you? Used as an informal greeting. A: "Hey, Tom! How's it going?" B: "Not too bad, thanks. How are you?" Hey, great to see you again! How's it going? Hi Murray, how's it going?

2. How is some process or activity proceeding? How's it going in the mail room today, fellas? A: "Well, how's it going?" B: "Good! We've almost finished compiling the data set." How's it going? Anyone have any questions so far?

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