Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

what-do-you-know

Phrase
/wɒt du jʊ noʊ/
Definition
A phrase often used to express surprise or to inquire if someone has knowledge about a particular subject.
Examples
  • What do you know about the history of the Renaissance?
  • When I asked her about the plan, she just shrugged and said, ‘What do you know.’
Meaning
It indicates a question about someone’s knowledge or understanding of a topic, often used informally or rhetorically.
Synonyms
  • What are you aware of?
  • What’s your knowledge on this?
  • What can you tell me?