you know something/what?

you know something/what?
you know something/what?
informal
1
— used to emphasize the statement that comes after it

You know something? I never trusted her.

She lied to me again, but you know what? I really just don't care any more.

2
— used to get someone's attention

Hey, you know what? I'm hungry.

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Main Entry:know

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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