What does (one) know?

what do I know

Used to emphasize that what was just said is merely a guess or assumption. (Sometimes used sarcastically.) If I had to take a guess, I'd say that the fan belt is loose. But I'm not a mechanic, so what do I know? If the country keeps trading at such unprofitable rates, there's no way we'll be out of this recession in the next five years. But what do I know, I'm only the top economist in the Midwest.

What does (one) know?

A rhetorical question meant to indicate that one's opinion or claim isn't trustworthy, believable, or welcome. Sometimes used ironically or sarcastically. A: "You really shouldn't be eating so much red meat." B: "Ah, what do you know? Red meat helps make you strong!" A: "All the healthcare experts out there say babies ought to be breastfed exclusively." B: "Bah, what do they know? My siblings and I were all bottle fed, and we turned out just fine." So, what, you think I'm wrong about climate change because of some article you read on Facebook? I mean, I only have a PhD in climatology, what do I know?"

What do you know (about that)?

Inf. That is very interesting. Tom: I heard that Jim and Mary are getting married. Jane: Well! What do you know about that? What do you know? Bill finally sold his house!

See also: what

What do you know?

Inf. a typical inquiry on greeting someone. (A specific answer is not expected. Often pronounced "Wha-da-ya know?") Bob: Hey, Tom! What do you know? Tom: Look who's here! Hi, Bob! John: What do you know? Mary: Nothing. How are you? John: Okay.

See also: what

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

what do you know

What a surprise, as in What do you know, our suitcases are the first off the plane. [Early 1900s]

what do you know (about that)?

used as an expression of surprise. informal, chiefly North American

See also: what

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

(well) what do you ˈknow (about ˈthat)?

(informal) used to express surprise: Well, what do you know? Look who’s here!

See also: what

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

what do I know
a stab in the dark
make a guess
take a guess
at a guess
statement
guess at
guess at (something)

词组	What does (one) know?
释义	What does (one) know? what do I know Used to emphasize that what was just said is merely a guess or assumption. (Sometimes used sarcastically.) If I had to take a guess, I'd say that the fan belt is loose. But I'm not a mechanic, so what do I know? If the country keeps trading at such unprofitable rates, there's no way we'll be out of this recession in the next five years. But what do I know, I'm only the top economist in the Midwest. See also: know, what What does (one) know? A rhetorical question meant to indicate that one's opinion or claim isn't trustworthy, believable, or welcome. Sometimes used ironically or sarcastically. A: "You really shouldn't be eating so much red meat." B: "Ah, what do you know? Red meat helps make you strong!" A: "All the healthcare experts out there say babies ought to be breastfed exclusively." B: "Bah, what do they know? My siblings and I were all bottle fed, and we turned out just fine." So, what, you think I'm wrong about climate change because of some article you read on Facebook? I mean, I only have a PhD in climatology, what do I know?" See also: does, what Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. What do you know (about that)? Inf. That is very interesting. Tom: I heard that Jim and Mary are getting married. Jane: Well! What do you know about that? What do you know? Bill finally sold his house! See also: what What do you know? Inf. a typical inquiry on greeting someone. (A specific answer is not expected. Often pronounced "Wha-da-ya know?") Bob: Hey, Tom! What do you know? Tom: Look who's here! Hi, Bob! John: What do you know? Mary: Nothing. How are you? John: Okay. See also: what McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. what do you know What a surprise, as in What do you know, our suitcases are the first off the plane. [Early 1900s] See also: know, what The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. what do you know (about that)? used as an expression of surprise. informal, chiefly North American See also: what Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary (well) what do you ˈknow (about ˈthat)? (informal) used to express surprise: Well, what do you know? Look who’s here! See also: what Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: what do I know a stab in the dark make a guess take a guess at a guess statement guess at guess at (something)
随便看	I was up all night with a sick friend I/we had a good time I/we had a lovely time I/we had a nice time I will have you know I wish I wish! I wished I had bitten my tongue off I wish I'd said that I won't give up without a fight (I) won't tell a soul I would I would hope not I would hope so (I) would if I could I would like to introduce you to (someone) I would like you to meet I wouldn't bet on it I wouldn't bet on (something) (I) wouldn't count on it (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you I wouldn't kick (someone) out of bed I wouldn't kick (someone) out of bed for eating crackers I wouldn't kick (someone) out of bed for farting I wouldn't know ((anything) about that)