you never know

idiom
UK: /juː ˈnev.ər ˌnəʊ/
US: /juː ˈnev.ɚ ˌnoʊ/

  1. used to say that something is possible even if it seems unlikely.

    1. He might call; you never know. [ ] [ ]
    2. Take an umbrella, you never know when it might rain later this afternoon. [ ] [ ]

  2. used to suggest that someone should take a chance or try something new because the result might be good.

    1. Apply for the job; you never know if you'll get it. [ ] [ ]
    2. I wasn't sure about skydiving, but you never know, it might be fun. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

possibly maybe perhaps

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "you never know" in English means: used to say that something is possible even if it seems unlikely., used to suggest that someone should take a chance or try something new because the result might be good..

The phonetic transcription of "you never know" is /juː ˈnev.ər ˌnəʊ/ in British English and /juː ˈnev.ɚ ˌnoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "you never know": possibly, maybe, perhaps.

Example usage of "you never know": "He might call; you never know.". More examples on the page.