Meaning of I don't know | Babel Free
/[ɑ̈ɪ̯(ɾ)oʊ̯̃(ʔ)(t̚)noʊ̯]/Definitions
- Used in response to a question or command in which the target person does not know the answer to or how to respond.
- Used to indicate that one is speculating (often used sarcastically when stating the obvious).
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Used to express exasperation or incredulity about a given situation or person. UK
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see I, don't, know.
Examples
“Mr. Schidtler: Does anybody here have any idea why "Inestine" was regarded as a great scientist? Kevin? Kevin: Oh, uh, I don't know.”
“Maybe you could, I don't know, directly talk to her about it instead of complaining to me for once?”
“The audacity of that lad... I don't know.”
“I don't know why Blip just shuts off the power and then blames it on the weather.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.