that's a new one on me
that's a new one on me
That is something I was not aware about or did not know. A: "Yeah, Jeff and Anthony have been going out for a few months now." B: "That's a new one on me. I thought they were just friends." You aren't allowed to dump your grass clippings here? Well, that's a new one on me.
See also: new, on, one
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
That's a new one on me!
Inf. I had not heard that before. Bob: Did you hear? They're building a new highway that will bypass the town. Fred: That's a new one on me! That's terrible! Sue: All of us will have to pay our taxes monthly from now on. Mary: That's a new one on me!
See also: new, on, one
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
a new one on (me, him, etc.)
an account, idea, or joke not previously encountered by me, him, etc. informalSee also: new, on, one
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
a ˌnew one on ˈme
a story, joke or piece of information that you have not heard before and which you may find difficult to believe: Butter that always stays soft — that’s a new one on me. No, I’ve never heard that story before. It’s a new one on me.See also: new, on, one
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
That’s a new one on me
sent. That is truly amazing.; I did not know that. A talking camera? That’s a new one on me.
See also: new, on, one
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- (I) hope not
- hope not
- not for a second
- not for a minute
- not for a moment
- aint
- ain't
- not (one's) long suit
- not for a instant
- not for a/one minute/moment/second/instant