know-it-all

Example Sentences

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As we know, it all became moot when President Gerald Ford pardoned Nixon.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2024

A voyager is curious and open to the idea that they don’t know it all.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2024

But members of the secondary know it all starts up front with the defensive line.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023

Yet if you think you know it all, you can’t — not unless you’ve shared the court with him.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2023

“Depend upon me—but ask no more questions. You will know it all in time. The most unaccountable business! But hush, hush!”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen