That's a new one on me Meaning in English
expression
THATS uh NOO wun awn MEE
THATS uh NYOO won on MEE
Definition
You say this expression when you hear about something for the first time and did not know it before.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, conversational expression. Used to react to unexpected information or facts you didn't know. Can express surprise, mild disbelief, or just acknowledge learning something new. Often used with a light or friendly tone.
Spanish: eso no me lo sabía - eso es nuevo para míPortuguese (BR): essa é nova para mimPortuguese (PT): essa é nova para mimChinese (Simplified): 这个我还真不知道Chinese (Traditional): 這個我還真不知道Hindi: यह तो मेरे लिए नया हैArabic: هذه جديدة عليّBengali: এইটা তো নতুন জানলাম - এটা আমার জন্য নতুনRussian: впервые слышу - вот это новость для меняJapanese: それは初耳です - それは知らなかったVietnamese: cái này tôi mới biết - điều này tôi chưa nghe bao giờKorean: 이건 처음 듣는다 - 이건 새로운 정보네Turkish: bunu ilk kez duyuyorum - bu benim için yeniUrdu: یہ تو پہلی بار سنا - یہ میرے لیے نیا ہےIndonesian: itu baru saya dengar - saya baru tahu itu
Example Sentences
Wow, that's a new one on me! I didn't know elephants could swim.
basic
She just told me pineapples grow on the ground. That's a new one on me.
basic
You can use rice water to water plants? That's a new one on me.
basic
Oh really? That's a new one on me—never heard that before!
natural
Huh, that's a new one on me. Guess you learn something every day.
natural
Wow, that's a new one on me—thanks for sharing that tip!
natural