what do you know

what do you know
what do you know spoken phrase
used for showing that you are surprised
Thesaurus: ways of saying that you are surprised or shockedsynonym
Main entry: know

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what do you know
informal
1
— used to express surprise

She's an astronaut? Well, what do you know!

“He's going to law school in the fall.” “Well what do you know about that?” [=I am surprised that he is going to law school]

2
— used to say that someone is wrong about something

“She thinks I should take the job.” “What does she know? You should do what you want.”

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Main Entry:know

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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