What do you know Meaning in English
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈdu/ /ˈju/ /ˈnoʊ
WUHT doo YOO noh
wˈɒt/ /dʉː/ /jˈuː/ /nˈəʊ
WOT dyoo YOO noh
Definition
An informal expression used to show surprise or mild amazement when you hear or discover something unexpected.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; often used in conversation when something unusual happens or is revealed. Sometimes shortened to 'Well, what do you know?' or just 'What do you know.' Not actually a question—used to express mild surprise, never to seek information.
Spanish: mira tú - vaya sorpresa - ¿qué te parecePortuguese (BR): olha só - quem diria - veja sóPortuguese (PT): olha só - quem diria - veja sóChinese (Simplified): 你看看 - 真没想到 - 真奇怪Chinese (Traditional): 你看看 - 真沒想到 - 真奇怪Hindi: देखो ज़रा - अरे वाह - हैरानी की बात हैArabic: انظر إلى هذا - يا للعجب - من كان يظنBengali: দেখো তাই তো - তা দেখে কি বলোRussian: вот так новость - надо жеJapanese: へえ、そうなんだ - なるほどVietnamese: Ồ, thế à - Thật bất ngờKorean: 어머, 그렇구나 - 와, 그렇네Turkish: vay be - bak senUrdu: ارے واہ - دیکھو تو سہیIndonesian: Wah, siapa sangka - Ternyata begitu
Example Sentences
What do you know, Anna got the job!
basic
He fixed the computer. What do you know!
basic
What do you know, it's not raining anymore.
basic
What do you know—my old shoes still fit after all these years!
natural
You finished already? What do you know!
natural
Didn't think I'd see you here. What do you know!
natural