Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lord-knows
idiom
/lɔːrd noʊz/
Definition
A phrase used to express uncertainty or to indicate that no one really knows about a situation.
Examples
- “I forgot to bring my notes, and lord-knows how I’ll get through this presentation.”
- “Lord-knows what will happen if it keeps raining like this!”
- “She’ll be late again; lord-knows how traffic is today.”
Meaning
It suggests that the truth is unknown or that the speaker has no idea about something.
Synonyms
- Heaven knows
- God knows
- Who knows
