Hi! I’m currently learning English, and I encountered the phrase “How Are You Holding Up.” I think it is the same as “How Are You” – am I correct?
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Hi! I’m currently learning English, and I encountered the phrase “How Are You Holding Up.” I think it is the same as “How Are You” – am I correct?
I agree with Patricia’s comment, there are lots of ways to ask about the situation of someone, but there’s a subtle to not-so-subtle difference in the way they’re used and their meanings. So yeah, to me, “How are you holding up” and “How are you” are not interchangeable even though their only difference is that one has two more words than the other lol
Just like “What are you up to?” and “What are you up to these days?”
In my opinion, they’re a bit different. They are both asking about the situation of the receiver, but I can feel a nuance. I use “How are you” in a more casual manner – like, when I meet someone I know on the street and want to catch up. “How are you holding up,” on the other hand, suggests that there was a previous conversation, mostly about a heavy situation, and I’m asking how they’re managing. Hope this helps.