lord knows

idiom
UK: /ˌlɔːd ˈnəʊz/
US: /ˌlɔːrd ˈnoʊz/

  1. An expression indicating that the speaker does not know or understand something.

    1. Where he is now, Lord knows I haven't a clue. [ ] [ ]
    2. How she manages it all, Lord knows, but she always does. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to emphasize a statement, often expressing surprise or frustration.

    1. Lord knows, it's been a long day for all of us. [ ] [ ]
    2. Lord knows what will happen if they find out the truth. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

god knows heaven knows

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lord knows" in English means: An expression indicating that the speaker does not know or understand something., Used to emphasize a statement, often expressing surprise or frustration..

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

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

Example usage of "lord knows": "Where he is now, Lord knows I haven't a clue.". More examples on the page.