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God knew

Phrase CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. simple past of God knows. An instance of sequence of tenses in free indirect speech, representing where the subject said or thought "God knows".
    form-of, past
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see God, knew.

Examples

“God knew I wouldn't tell⟳ them. They'd have⟳ thought I was fucking crazy.”
“The money Whitey’d left her, most of it was gone [...] Yes, certainly, a good portion of the money should be invested, kids’ college tuition, God knew how much that would add⟳ up to [...]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

God knows God love someone God loves a trier God only knows God rest her soul God rest his soul

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