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I'll have you know

🇬🇧 UK //aɪl hæv jʊ noʊ// 🇺🇸 US //aɪl hæv jʊ noʊ//

Meaning of I'll have you know

Assertively stating a fact to someone, often to express importance or pride.

In simple words: I want you to know something important.

I'll have you know in a sentence

• I'll have you know I graduated at the top of my class.
• I'll have you know that I was the one who solved that problem.
• If you think you can win easily, I'll have you know it won't be that simple.
• I'll have you know that this restaurant has the best ratings in town.
• I'll have you know my opinion matters in this discussion.

How to use I'll have you know

Use this phrase to emphasize a point or express pride. It's often used in disputes or to assert oneself. Avoid in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Imagine someone declaring their knowledge proudly, like a school bell ringing.

Related words

Collocations with I'll have you know

• I'll have you know I'm an expert
• I'll have you know it's true
• I'll have you know I was here first

Synonyms for I'll have you know

• I want you to know
• Let me tell you
• You should know
• Just so you know

Common mistakes with I'll have you know

• Used in overly formal situations when it sounds out of place.
• Misinterpreted as a threat instead of a statement of fact.
• Confused with 'I want you to know' which can be softer.

Frequently asked questions about I'll have you know

What does I'll have you know mean?

I want you to know something important.

What is the definition of I'll have you know?

Assertively stating a fact to someone, often to express importance or pride.

How do you use I'll have you know in a sentence?

I'll have you know I graduated at the top of my class.

Can you give another example of I'll have you know?

I'll have you know that I was the one who solved that problem.

What are synonyms for I'll have you know?

Common alternatives include I want you to know, Let me tell you, You should know, Just so you know.

What words go with I'll have you know?

It commonly pairs with I'll have you know I'm an expert, I'll have you know it's true, I'll have you know I was here first.

What are common mistakes when using I'll have you know?

Used in overly formal situations when it sounds out of place. Misinterpreted as a threat instead of a statement of fact. Confused with 'I want you to know' which can be softer.

How do you pronounce I'll have you know?

US: //aɪl hæv jʊ noʊ//, UK: //aɪl hæv jʊ noʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I'll have you know?

Use this phrase to emphasize a point or express pride. It's often used in disputes or to assert oneself. Avoid in very formal contexts.