what do I know

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English[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

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Phrase[edit]

what do I know?

  1. (rhetorical question) Implies that a statement is based on a guess or assumption rather than on knowledge or evidence.
    Maybe girl grasshoppers find long legs attractive in boy grasshoppers, but what do I know?

Usage notes[edit]

  • Often used sarcastically to imply that the speaker is in fact well-positioned to know: I don't think you've got a chance at trial, but I'm only a qualified attorney so what do I know?

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