you never know

/ju ˈnɛvər noʊ/
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It is impossible to predict what will happen.

Examples

  • Our plans could be delayed, you never know.
  • He may win the lottery, you never know.
  • They might cancel the meeting, you never know.
  • The weather might change suddenly, you never know.
  • The cat could find a new hiding spot, you never know.

Similar words

who knows
no telling
it's anyone's guess
hard to say
who can say

Meanings

Expression of uncertainty

everyday
neutral
Used to say that something cannot be predicted or that the outcome is uncertain.

Examples

  • I might go to the concert tonight, you never know.
  • She could be late again, you never know.
  • The weather might change suddenly, you never know.
  • He may win the lottery, you never know.
  • They might cancel the meeting, you never know.
  • The cat could find a new hiding spot, you never know.
  • Our plans could be delayed, you never know.

Similar words

Etymology

From Old English you (ēow), never (nǣfre), and know (cnāwan).

FAQ

What does you never know mean?

It means that something cannot be predicted or that the outcome is uncertain.

How is you never know used in everyday conversation?

It is used to comment that the result of a situation is uncertain, often after a surprising or unpredictable event.

What are some synonyms for you never know?

Synonyms for you never know include who knows, it's anyone's guess, hard to say, who can say, and no telling.

When should I say you never know?

Use you never know when you want to stress that the result is uncertain or impossible to forecast.

Is you never know formal or informal?

The phrase you never know is neutral in register and works in both formal and informal settings.

What is the origin of you never know?

The origin of you never know comes from Old English you (ēow), never (nǣfre), and know (cnāwan).

Can you never know be used to talk about future events?

Yes, you never know can be used to talk about future events that are uncertain.

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