How to Pronounce "know by sight"
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈsaɪt
NOH by SYTE
nˈəʊ/ /bˈaɪ/ /sˈaɪt
NOH by SYTE
Definition
To recognize someone or something when you see them, but not know their name or much else about them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈsaɪt
British English
nˈəʊ/ /bˈaɪ/ /sˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH by SYTE
UK
NOH by SYTE
Listen in Context
I know her by sight, but we've never spoken.
Do you know him by sight?
Many people in town only know me by sight.
I think I know him by sight, but I can't remember where from.