the dear knows

dated "The dear" is used euphemistically in place of "God." Primarily heard in Ireland.

1. No one knows; I have no idea. The dear knows how long it will take for my application to be processed. A: "How do you think you did on your exam?" B: "The dear knows!"

2. It is absolutely certain or definite (that something is true or the case). The dear knows I need to do well on this test or I can kiss my scholarship goodbye! Don't feel bad. You did your best, the dear knows.

词组	the dear knows
释义	the dear knows the dear knows dated "The dear" is used euphemistically in place of "God." Primarily heard in Ireland. 1. No one knows; I have no idea. The dear knows how long it will take for my application to be processed. A: "How do you think you did on your exam?" B: "The dear knows!" 2. It is absolutely certain or definite (that something is true or the case). The dear knows I need to do well on this test or I can kiss my scholarship goodbye! Don't feel bad. You did your best, the dear knows. See also: dear, know Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: the dear only knows wot God knows God knows (that) I've tried God only knows God only knows! God/goodness/Heaven knows goddess goddess knows goddess only knows
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