Hell if i know Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈnoʊ
HEL-if-eye-NOH
hˈɛl/ /ˈɪf/ /ˈaɪ/ /nˈəʊ
HEL-if-eye-NOH
Definition
An informal and emphatic way to say you absolutely don’t know the answer to something, often showing surprise or frustration.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and sometimes slightly rude or sarcastic. Used mostly in speech, not writing. Avoid in formal or professional settings; similar phrases: 'I have no idea', 'How should I know?'.
Spanish: ni idea - yo qué sé - quién sabePortuguese (BR): sei lá - não faço ideia - como vou saberPortuguese (PT): sei lá - não faço ideiaChinese (Simplified): 我怎么知道 - 鬼才知道Chinese (Traditional): 我怎麼知道 - 鬼才知道Hindi: मुझे क्या पताArabic: لا أعلم - من يدريBengali: আমি কীভাবে জানব - কিছুই জানি নাRussian: откуда мне знать - я вообще не знаюJapanese: 知るかよ - 全然知らないVietnamese: làm sao tôi biết được - tôi không biết gì cảKorean: 내가 알 게 뭐야 - 전혀 모르겠어Turkish: ben ne bileyim - hiçbir fikrim yokUrdu: مجھے کیا پتا - مجھے بالکل علم نہیں ہےIndonesian: mana saya tahu - saya sama sekali tidak tahu
Example Sentences
"Why is the sky blue?" "Hell if I know!"
basic
"Who ate the last cookie?" "Hell if I know."
basic
If you want answers, hell if I know.
basic
Honestly, hell if I know why he quit his job.
natural
She asked me what happened, and I was like, "Hell if I know!"
natural
If there's a plan, hell if I know what it is.
natural