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know-nothing

[noh-nuhth-ing] / ˈnoʊˌnʌθ ɪŋ /




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"I was like, 'I know nothing about this topic,'" she said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“You know nothing about urban planning, and this is why you should not seek re-election.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

He also called Rohl "a very young man", which was tantamount to telling him to "sit down, you know nothing of this fixture".

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

They know nothing about the old Russian Empire or the Middle East, so why not try their untutored hands at nuclear arms–control talks too?

From Slate • Feb. 6, 2026

How can I be ready for anything when I know nothing about her?

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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