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How do you mean? I have never heard before 'How do you mean?' meaning 'What do you mean?'. Is it common to say 'How do you mean?'
May 31, 2017 7:41 PM
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It's common enough, but it depends on the person. Some people never say it, others say it quite often, some only say it in a sarcastic way, etc.
May 31, 2017
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As stated by the first answer, depends on who is speaking. It is common, however. To some people it feels more polite to use adverbs other than "what". For example; if someone calls someone else, and that person may say, "What do you want?" This can be better said as "How may I help you?" It is less abrasive.
May 31, 2017
Thank you :)
June 1, 2017
I would say, "In what way do you mean?"
June 1, 2017
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