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you know what

idiom
Meaning

Used, often as a question, to get someone's attention before announcing something.


Examples
SIMPLE

You know what, I think we should leave now.

CONTEXTUAL

You know what, I just realized I left my keys inside the locked car.

COMPLEX

You know what, despite all the challenges we faced this year, I believe we have finally found the right path forward.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    ain't what it used to was

    Is not what it used to be; (expressing nostalgia).

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    as you know

    as it is already known.

  4. 04

    come what may

    In spite of anything that might happen; whatever may occur.

  5. 05

    do exactly what it says on the tin

    To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.

  6. 06

    do what

    An intensified version of what? or huh?, expressing surprise or lack of comprehension

  7. 07

    fuck if I know

    I have no idea whatsoever

  8. 08

    fuck knows

    I don't know; nobody knows; it is unclear.

Last updated April 17, 2026