you know (1)

INFORMAL
This page is about the conversational phrase you know (1)

Meaning

You can say this to let someone know you really mean what you're saying.

For example

  • "I worry about you, you know."
    "There's nothing to worry about, Mum. I'm fine."

  • "The government's cutting funds for education."
    "Education's really important, you know. They shouldn't be doing this."

Quick Quiz

"I love you, you know" is closest in meaning to

a. I really do love you

b. you know that I love you

c. I know that you love me too
a) I really do love you b) you know that I love you c) I know that you love me too

Contributor: Matt Errey