I don't know about that Meaning in English

expression

US

EYE DONT NOH uh-BOWT THAT

UK

EYE Dohnt NOH uh-BOWT THAT

Definition

A phrase used when you are unsure, doubtful, or do not agree with what someone just said.

Usage & Nuances

Common in casual and polite conversation to gently express doubt or disagreement. Sometimes means 'I'm not convinced' or 'I'm not sure that's true.' Used to soften disagreement, not a harsh rejection.

• Spanish: no sé sobre eso - no estoy seguro de eso
• Portuguese (BR): não sei sobre isso - não tenho certeza disso
• Portuguese (PT): não sei quanto a isso - não tenho a certeza disso
• Chinese (Simplified): 我不太确定 - 我对此不太清楚
• Chinese (Traditional): 我不太確定 - 我對此不太清楚
• Hindi: मुझे इसके बारे में नहीं पता - मुझे इस पर संदेह है
• Arabic: لست متأكدًا من ذلك - لا أعرف عن ذلك
• Bengali: এ নিয়ে আমার সন্দেহ আছে - আমি তা নিশ্চিত নই
• Russian: я не уверен в этом - я не знаю насчёт этого
• Japanese: それはどうかな - それは分からないな
• Vietnamese: tôi không chắc về điều đó - tôi không biết về điều đó
• Korean: 그건 잘 모르겠어 - 그건 확실하지 않아
• Turkish: ondan emin değilim - pek bilemiyorum
• Urdu: مجھے اس بارے میں یقین نہیں ہے - میں نہیں جانتا اس کے بارے میں
• Indonesian: saya tidak yakin tentang itu - saya kurang tahu soal itu

Example Sentences

I don't know about that, it sounds too easy.

basic

You think it's safe? I don't know about that.

basic

He said he can finish in one day, but I don't know about that.

basic

They say it's going to rain tomorrow, but honestly, I don't know about that.

natural

Everyone thinks the test was easy, but I don't know about that—it was tough for me.

natural

That new restaurant is supposed to be amazing, but I don't know about that until I try it myself.

natural