Don't you know it Meaning in English
expression
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈju/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
DOHNT-yoo-NOH-it
dəʊnt/ /jˈuː/ /nˈəʊ/ /ˈɪt
DOHNT-yoo-NOH-it
Definition
This expression is used to strongly agree with someone, especially when you have experienced the same thing.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, commonly used in spoken English in response to shared complaints or feelings. It shows strong agreement and empathy. Similar expressions: 'You said it,' 'Tell me about it.' Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: ¡y tanto! - claro que síPortuguese (BR): pode apostar - com certezaPortuguese (PT): podes crer - sem dúvidaChinese (Simplified): 可不是嘛 - 那还用说Chinese (Traditional): 可不是嘛 - 那還用說Hindi: बिल्कुल सही - तुमने तो सही कहाArabic: أليس كذلك - بالتأكيدBengali: আপনি তো ভালোই জানেন - বলতেই হয় নাRussian: ещё бы - не говориJapanese: ほんとそうだよね - まったくだよVietnamese: ai mà không biết - đúng thậtKorean: 정말 그렇지 - 말해 뭐해Turkish: hem de nasıl - sorma gitsinUrdu: تمہیں کیا پتہ نہیں - اور کیاIndonesian: siapa yang tidak tahu - sudah pasti
Example Sentences
"It's been a long week." "Don't you know it!"
basic
"This weather is terrible." "Don't you know it."
basic
"We really need a vacation." "Don't you know it!"
basic
"I'm so tired after that meeting." "Don't you know it—I almost fell asleep."
natural
"Bills just keep piling up." "Don't you know it—it's never-ending."
natural
"Parenting is exhausting sometimes." "Don't you know it! Wouldn't trade it, though."
natural