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You don't even want to know

UK//juː dəʊnt ˈiːvən wɒnt tuː nəʊ//US//ju doʊnt ˈivən wɑnt tə noʊ//

Meaning of You don't even want to know

Used to indicate that the information is too surprising or shocking.

In simple words: A phrase used when something is too shocking or surprising to explain.

You don't even want to know in a sentence

  • I heard what happened last night, but you don't even want to know.
  • When I found out the truth, I thought, you don't even want to know.
  • If I told you what I saw, you don't even want to know how horrible it was.
  • She said he was a mess, but you really don't even want to know the details.
  • Trust me, you don't even want to know what I did yesterday.

How to use You don't even want to know

Use this phrase when warning someone about surprising information. It's casual and often used in conversations with friends.

Grammar pattern

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Memory hint

Imagine a friend starting a story with a secret that sounds too wild to be true.

Related words

Collocations with You don't even want to know

  • You really don't even want to know
  • Trust me, you don't even want to know
  • Honestly, you don't even want to know

Synonyms for You don't even want to know

  • Trust me, you don't want to know
  • It's not worth knowing
  • Better left unsaid
  • You’ll regret asking

Common mistakes with You don't even want to know

  • Using in formal contexts where a serious tone is required.
  • Omitting 'even' which changes the intensity.
  • Incorrectly using in the past tense.

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Frequently asked questions about You don't even want to know

What does You don't even want to know mean?

A phrase used when something is too shocking or surprising to explain.

What is the definition of You don't even want to know?

Used to indicate that the information is too surprising or shocking.

How do you use You don't even want to know in a sentence?

I heard what happened last night, but you don't even want to know.

Can you give another example of You don't even want to know?

When I found out the truth, I thought, you don't even want to know.

What are synonyms for You don't even want to know?

Common alternatives include Trust me, you don't want to know, It's not worth knowing, Better left unsaid, You’ll regret asking.

What words go with You don't even want to know?

It commonly pairs with You really don't even want to know, Trust me, you don't even want to know, Honestly, you don't even want to know.

What are common mistakes when using You don't even want to know?

Using in formal contexts where a serious tone is required. Omitting 'even' which changes the intensity. Incorrectly using in the past tense.

How do you pronounce You don't even want to know?

US: //ju doʊnt ˈivən wɑnt tə noʊ//, UK: //juː dəʊnt ˈiːvən wɒnt tuː nəʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You don't even want to know formal or informal?

"You don't even want to know" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You don't even want to know?

Use this phrase when warning someone about surprising information. It's casual and often used in conversations with friends.