the dear only knows
the dear only knows
dated No one knows; I have no idea. A euphemistic substitution for "God only knows." Primarily heard in Ireland. The dear only 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 only knows!"
See also: dear, know
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- the dear 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