What's to know Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈnoʊ

WUTS-tuh-NOH

UK

wɒts/ /tˈuː/ /nˈəʊ

WOTS-tyoo-NOH

Definition

A casual expression meaning 'there is nothing complicated or special to understand here.' It suggests that something is simple or obvious.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal, rhetorical question, mostly used to dismiss complexity or indicate that something should be obvious. Common in spoken English, and often used after an explanation or demonstration. Not used in formal writing.

• Spanish: ¿qué hay que saber? - ¿qué tiene de complicado?
• Portuguese (BR): o que há para saber? - o que tem para saber?
• Portuguese (PT): o que há para saber? - o que tem para saber?
• Chinese (Simplified): 这有什么好了解的？ - 有什么需要知道的吗？
• Chinese (Traditional): 這有什麼好瞭解的？ - 有什麼需要知道的嗎？
• Hindi: इसमें जानने जैसा क्या है?
• Arabic: ما الشيء الذي يجب أن يُعرف؟ - ماذا هناك لمعرفته؟
• Bengali: জানার কী আছে
• Russian: что тут знать
• Japanese: 知ることある？ - 知ることなんてある？
• Vietnamese: có gì phải biết đâu - có gì phức tạp đâu
• Korean: 알 게 뭐 있어 - 알 게 있나
• Turkish: bilinecek ne var
• Urdu: جاننے کو ہے ہی کیا
• Indonesian: apa yang perlu diketahui - apanya yang perlu diketahui

Example Sentences

It's just a sandwich. What's to know?

basic

You click the button and it works. What's to know?

basic

There's only one rule—be on time. What's to know?

basic

Just pour water over the noodles. What's to know?

natural

Anyone can use this phone. What's to know?

natural

Come on, it's just a door handle. What's to know?

natural