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You know what that means

🇬🇧 UK //juː nəʊ wɒt ðæt miːnz// 🇺🇸 US //ju noʊ wɒt ðæt minz//

Meaning of You know what that means

A phrase used to confirm if someone understands the implication of what was just said.

In simple words: It asks if you understand something.

You know what that means in a sentence

• After the meeting, she said, 'You know what that means,' with a smirk.
• When he mentioned the deadline, I replied, 'You know what that means.'
• He looked at me and asked, 'You know what that means?' after telling the story.
• Once they discussed the budget cuts, I thought, 'You know what that means' for the team.
• She winked and said, 'You know what that means' as she closed the deal.

How to use You know what that means

Typically used in conversations to confirm understanding. Can be informal, often used among friends or close acquaintances.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone revealing a secret and asking, 'You know what that means?'

Related words

Collocations with You know what that means

• you know
• that means

Synonyms for You know what that means

• Do you understand?
• Get it?
• You see?
• Are you aware?

Common mistakes with You know what that means

• Using it in formal writing.
• Misunderstanding the context it implies.
• Using it without prior information for clarity.

Frequently asked questions about "You know what that means"

What does "You know what that means" mean?

It asks if you understand something.

What is the definition of "You know what that means"?

A phrase used to confirm if someone understands the implication of what was just said.

How do you use "You know what that means" in a sentence?

After the meeting, she said, 'You know what that means,' with a smirk.

Can you give another example of "You know what that means"?

When he mentioned the deadline, I replied, 'You know what that means.'

What are synonyms for "You know what that means"?

Common alternatives include Do you understand?, Get it?, You see?, Are you aware?.

What words go with "You know what that means"?

It commonly pairs with you know, that means.

What are common mistakes when using "You know what that means"?

Using it in formal writing. Misunderstanding the context it implies. Using it without prior information for clarity.

How do you pronounce "You know what that means"?

US: //ju noʊ wɒt ðæt minz//, UK: //juː nəʊ wɒt ðæt miːnz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "You know what that means"?

Typically used in conversations to confirm understanding. Can be informal, often used among friends or close acquaintances.