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UK//aɪ dəʊnt nəʊ jʊ//US//aɪ doʊnt noʊ ju//

Meaning of I don't know you

A phrase indicating a lack of acquaintance or familiarity with someone.

In simple words: I am not familiar with you.

I don't know you in a sentence

  • When she approached me at the event, I said, 'I don't know you.'
  • He smiled and replied, 'I don't know you, but it's nice to meet you.'
  • During the conversation, I realized I had to admit, 'I don't know you.'
  • When I saw the strange man in my house, I shouted, 'I don't know you!'
  • 'I don't know you,' she said, looking puzzled at the stranger.

How to use I don't know you

Used when meeting someone for the first time or expressing a lack of recognition. Avoid in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine meeting someone and saying, 'I don't know you,' like reading an unfamiliar book.

Related words

Collocations with I don't know you

  • I don't know you at all
  • I don't know you very well
  • I don't know you yet

Synonyms for I don't know you

  • I am unfamiliar with you
  • I have not met you
  • I don't recognize you

Common mistakes with I don't know you

  • Mixing with 'I don't know him/her.'
  • Using in very formal contexts where a more polite phrase is preferred.
  • Confusing with 'I don't recognize you.'

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Frequently asked questions about I don't know you

What does I don't know you mean?

I am not familiar with you.

What is the definition of I don't know you?

A phrase indicating a lack of acquaintance or familiarity with someone.

How do you use I don't know you in a sentence?

When she approached me at the event, I said, 'I don't know you.'

Can you give another example of I don't know you?

He smiled and replied, 'I don't know you, but it's nice to meet you.'

What are synonyms for I don't know you?

Common alternatives include I am unfamiliar with you, I have not met you, I don't recognize you.

What words go with I don't know you?

It commonly pairs with I don't know you at all, I don't know you very well, I don't know you yet.

What are common mistakes when using I don't know you?

Mixing with 'I don't know him/her.' Using in very formal contexts where a more polite phrase is preferred. Confusing with 'I don't recognize you.'

How do you pronounce I don't know you?

US: //aɪ doʊnt noʊ ju//, UK: //aɪ dəʊnt nəʊ jʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I don't know you?

Used when meeting someone for the first time or expressing a lack of recognition. Avoid in formal settings.