what do you know

idiom
UK: /ˌwɒt də jə ˈnəʊ/
US: /ˌwʌt də jə ˈnoʊ/

  1. An expression of surprise or amazement at some unexpected information.

    1. Well, what do you know, it actually worked this time [ ] [ ]
    2. What do you know, the train's on time for once it's a miracle [ ] [ ]

  2. Used rhetorically to imply that something is not surprising because it was expected.

    1. What do you know, he's late again as usual [ ] [ ]
    2. And what do you know, she failed the test, even after weeks of preparation [ ] [ ]

  3. A way of acknowledging someone's knowledge or skill, often sarcastically.

    1. What do you know, you fixed it, I'm so impressed [ ] [ ]
    2. Well, what do you know you were actually right about the answer [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fancy that i'll be damned well, i never

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "what do you know" in English means: An expression of surprise or amazement at some unexpected information., Used rhetorically to imply that something is not surprising because it was expected., A way of acknowledging someone's knowledge or skill, often sarcastically..

The phonetic transcription of "what do you know" is /ˌwɒt də jə ˈnəʊ/ in British English and /ˌwʌt də jə ˈnoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "what do you know": fancy that, i'll be damned, well, i never.

Example usage of "what do you know": "Well, what do you know, it actually worked this time". More examples on the page.