you can't imagine | you have no idea

This page is about the conversational phrase you can't imagine | you have no idea

Meaning

You can use this to emphasize the truth of what you're saying.

For example

  • After my graduation ceremony, Dad said, "You can't imagine how proud this makes me feel."

  • Grandma said, "You have no idea how wonderful it is to see you all!"

Quick Quiz

She said, "You can't imagine how pleased I was." She was

a. trying to imagine it

b. not very pleased

c. very pleased
a) trying to imagine it b) not very pleased c) very pleased

Contributor: Matt Errey