what do I know
I'm not sure
What do I know is a rhetorical expression acknowledging the limits of one's own knowledge or judgment.
It often follows an opinion the speaker suspects may be wrong or unwelcome: Maybe she's telling the truth—but what do I know?
The phrase can be genuinely humble or pointedly sarcastic, suggesting the speaker's view has been dismissed unfairly.
- open-mindednessAcceptance of differing viewpoints
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
- grain of saltSkepticism about claims
- introspectionObserving one's own mind
- beliefTrust held as true
uncertainty · epistemic humility · inquiry · modesty · second guessing · mindfulness · doubt · self-examination · ambiguity · truth · curiosity · food for thought · paradox · self-awareness · beginner's mind · open question · justification · perception
what do I knowtrust me
Appeal for confidence
mark my words · believe me · without a doubt · obviously · clearly
what do I knowhear me out
Request for patient attention
make no mistake · for the record · the truth is · here's the thing · rest assured
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