god knows

idiom
UK: /ˌɡɒd ˈnəʊz/
US: /ˌɡɑːd ˈnoʊz/

  1. Used to emphasize that someone does not know something, and probably no one knows it either.

    1. "Where did he go?" "God knows where he went after the party." [ ] [ ]
    2. "How much did it cost?" "God knows how much it cost, but it was certainly expensive." [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

heaven knows goodness knows
god knows interjection

  1. An expression of surprise, frustration, or exasperation.

    1. God knows I've tried my best, but nothing seems to work. [ ] [ ]
    2. God knows what she's doing now, probably causing some trouble. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "god knows" is /ˌɡɒd ˈnəʊz/ in British English and /ˌɡɑːd ˈnoʊz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "god knows": heaven knows, goodness knows.

Example usage of "god knows": ""Where did he go?" "God knows where he went after the party."". More examples on the page.