词汇 | what do you know |
释义 | Idiom what do you know this is surprising.What do you know! Joan has quit her job and moved to Mexico. Usage notes: often used humorously to mean you are not surprised: Well, what do you know — the Raiders lost again. (well) what do you knowA phrase used to indicate one's surprise. Well, what do you know—we have chocolate chips in the cabinet after all. What does (one) know?A rhetorical question meant to indicate that one's opinion or claim isn't trustworthy, believable, or welcome. Sometimes used ironically or sarcastically. A: "You really shouldn't be eating so much red meat." B: "Ah, what do you know? Red meat helps make you strong!" A: "All the healthcare experts out there say babies ought to be breastfed exclusively." B: "Bah, what do they know? My siblings and I were all bottle fed, and we turned out just fine." So, what, you think I'm wrong about climate change because of some article you read on Facebook? I mean, I only have a PhD in climatology, what do I know?" what do you knowWhat a surprise, as in What do you know, our suitcases are the first off the plane. [Early 1900s] |
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