For all i know Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈnoʊ

fer-AWL-eye-NOH

UK

fˈɔː/ /ˈɔːl/ /ˈaɪ/ /nˈəʊ

fawl-EYE-NOH

Definition

Used to say that you do not know more than what you have already said, and something might be possible or true. It means 'as far as I know' or 'as far as I am aware'.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often spoken; usually introduces statements that might not be completely certain. Similar to 'as far as I know' but can sound less certain or more distancing. Common at the start or end of a sentence.

• Spanish: que yo sepa - hasta donde sé
• Portuguese (BR): até onde eu sei
• Portuguese (PT): tanto quanto sei
• Chinese (Simplified): 据我所知
• Chinese (Traditional): 據我所知
• Hindi: जहाँ तक मुझे पता है
• Arabic: على حد علمي
• Bengali: আমার জানামতে - আমি যতদূর জানি
• Russian: насколько я знаю - насколько мне известно
• Japanese: 私の知る限り
• Vietnamese: theo như tôi biết - theo những gì tôi biết
• Korean: 내가 알기로는 - 내가 알기로
• Turkish: bildiğim kadarıyla - bildiğimce
• Urdu: میرے علم کے مطابق - جتنا میں جانتا ہوں
• Indonesian: sepengetahuan saya - setahu saya

Example Sentences

For all I know, she is still at the office.

basic

For all I know, the meeting is tomorrow.

basic

He could be on vacation, for all I know.

basic

She might have already left the country, for all I know.

natural

For all I know, he doesn’t even work here anymore.

natural

They could have moved away years ago, for all I know.

natural