the dear knows
An idiomatic expression primarily used in Irish English to convey uncertainty or resignation.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, dated)Used to express that nobody knows or is certain about something.
Example
- The dear knows where she went after the party.
B2General
(informal, dated)Used to convey resignation or to emphasize uncertainty, similar to 'God only knows'.
Example
- The dear knows if we'll ever see him again.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "the dear knows":