Wouldn't you know Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
An informal expression used to highlight that something happened exactly as you might expect, often with a bit of irony or surprise, especially when something unlikely or inconvenient occurs.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Common in spoken, informal American English, often used when something inconvenient or ironically predictable happens. Usually placed at the start of a sentence: "Wouldn't you know, it rained on the one day I forgot my umbrella." Not typically used in formal writing.
جمل نموذجية
Wouldn't you know, the bus left just as I arrived.
basic
I forgot my keys and, wouldn't you know, the door locked behind me.
basic
Wouldn't you know, it started raining when we left the house.
basic
I finally had a free afternoon, and wouldn't you know, my internet stopped working.
natural
We were looking for parking for an hour, and wouldn't you know, the moment we gave up, a spot opened.
natural
I told everyone not to spill anything, and wouldn't you know, I was the one who knocked over my drink.
natural