Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
god-knows-god-only-knows-god-alone-knows
idiomatic expression
/ɡɒd noʊz/
Definition
A phrase used to express uncertainty or emphasize that the details of a situation are unknown.
Examples
- God knows what he was thinking when he made that decision.
- If it’s going to rain again tomorrow, God only knows!
- God alone knows how they managed to solve that problem.
Meaning
This expression indicates that something is so uncertain or mysterious that only a higher power would know the answer.
Synonyms
- who knows
- it’s anyone’s guess
- only time will tell
