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you know

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you know
an expression placed on the end of a statement for pause or emphasis. (This expression is often overused, in which case it is totally meaningless and irritating.) Tom: Sure, I spent a fortune on this car. Can't take it with you, you know. Rachel: But there are better things to do with it here and now. Bill: Do you always lock your door? Tom: Usually. There's a lot of theft around here, you know.
See also: know

you know (spoken)
you understand She was cleaning, you know, when the police called to tell her about the accident.
Usage notes: usually used to be sure someone is listening carefully and agrees with what you are saying: It didn't have to happen that way, you know?
See also: know


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But for you to get any worthwhile marketing you''re going to need to know something about the process of printing and be sure you know how to make things work well for you.
When you know your life purpose you know what you value, you know what is important, and therefore, what isn''t important as well.
 
 
 
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