you know what
Used, often as a question, to get someone's attention before announcing something.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You know what, I think we should leave now.”
“You know what, I just realized I left my keys inside the locked car.”
“You know what, despite all the challenges we faced this year, I believe we have finally found the right path forward.”
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ain't what it used to was
Is not what it used to be; (expressing nostalgia).
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as far as one knows
To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.
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as you know
as it is already known.
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come what may
In spite of anything that might happen; whatever may occur.
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do exactly what it says on the tin
To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.
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do what
An intensified version of what? or huh?, expressing surprise or lack of comprehension
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fuck if I know
I have no idea whatsoever
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fuck knows
I don't know; nobody knows; it is unclear.
Last updated August 10, 2026