"how's every little thing" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=how's every little thing?}} how's every little thing?
  1. (colloquial) A greeting, asking about a person's life; how are you? Tags: colloquial Categories (topical): Greetings

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