you know UK /juː nəʊ/US /ju noʊ/ exclamation4 •(informal) Used as a rhetorical question to confirm agreement, knowing or understanding at the end of a statement.But I guess that's life, you know?I just wasn't into it, you know? •(informal) Expression signifying a pause or hesitation.Once, I remember, I was watching the twins on a trampoline, you know, and they looked so beautiful, and I was happy because they were happy, you know. — 2013 •(informal) Used to introduce information.You know, he's actually pretty nice. •(informal) Expression used to imply meaning, rather than say it, such as when a person is embarrassed.A: I can’t go to the party because... you know... B: Your mom is still mad at you, huh? A: Yeah...
you know something phrase1 •Synonym of you know what (“used, often as a question, to get someone's attention before announcing something”).Chris asked, “Sara, you know something. I never stopped to ask you the day of your birthday. When is your birthday?” — 2015