I don't know [ɑ̈ɪ̯(ɾ)oʊ̯̃(ʔ)(t̚)noʊ̯] exclamation3 •Used in response to a question or command in which the target person does not know the answer to or how to respond.Mr. Schidtler: Does anybody here have any idea why "Inestine" was regarded as a great scientist? Kevin? Kevin: Oh, uh, I don't know. — 1982 •Used to indicate that one is speculating (often used sarcastically when stating the obvious).Maybe you could, I don't know, directly talk to her about it instead of complaining to me for once? •(UK) Used to express exasperation or incredulity about a given situation or person.The audacity of that lad... I don't know.