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UK//wɒt jʊ nəʊ jʊ kɑːnt ɪkˈspleɪn//US//wɑt jʊ noʊ jʊ kænt ɪkˈspleɪn//

Meaning of What you know you can't explain

Things you've learned or understood but can't communicate easily.

In simple words: Things you understand but cannot describe to others.

What you know you can't explain in a sentence

  • There are moments when what you know you can't explain makes perfect sense to you.
  • Artists often create work based on what they know they can't explain with words.
  • He felt a deep connection to the universe through what he knew he couldn't explain.
  • During meditation, I experience realities of what I know I can't explain.
  • What you know you can't explain can sometimes be felt in your gut, guiding your decisions.

How to use What you know you can't explain

This phrase is often used in informal discussions about personal insights or experiences. It can also appear in more philosophical contexts. Avoid using it in strictly formal writing.

Grammar pattern

expression + standalone

Memory hint

Imagine a locked box of knowledge inside your mind—intangible yet understood.

Related words

Collocations with What you know you can't explain

  • understanding beyond words
  • feelings you can't express
  • insights that defy description

Synonyms for What you know you can't explain

  • intuitive knowledge
  • unarticulated understanding
  • inexpressible insight
  • implicit awareness

Common mistakes with What you know you can't explain

  • Confusing the phrase with simpler expressions like 'I know something'.
  • Using it in formal contexts where it feels out of place.
  • Failing to recognize that it refers to personal, often emotional insights.

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Frequently asked questions about What you know you can't explain

What does What you know you can't explain mean?

Things you understand but cannot describe to others.

What is the definition of What you know you can't explain?

Things you've learned or understood but can't communicate easily.

How do you use What you know you can't explain in a sentence?

There are moments when what you know you can't explain makes perfect sense to you.

Can you give another example of What you know you can't explain?

Artists often create work based on what they know they can't explain with words.

What are synonyms for What you know you can't explain?

Common alternatives include intuitive knowledge, unarticulated understanding, inexpressible insight, implicit awareness.

What words go with What you know you can't explain?

It commonly pairs with understanding beyond words, feelings you can't express, insights that defy description.

What are common mistakes when using What you know you can't explain?

Confusing the phrase with simpler expressions like 'I know something'. Using it in formal contexts where it feels out of place. Failing to recognize that it refers to personal, often emotional insights.

How do you pronounce What you know you can't explain?

US: //wɑt jʊ noʊ jʊ kænt ɪkˈspleɪn//, UK: //wɒt jʊ nəʊ jʊ kɑːnt ɪkˈspleɪn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What you know you can't explain?

This phrase is often used in informal discussions about personal insights or experiences. It can also appear in more philosophical contexts. Avoid using it in strictly formal writing.