be not to know

To not be able to know something in advance. We aren't to know the path that life will take us on. It was a surprise party for him, though! He wasn't to know! We're not to know how today's decisions will work out—and that drives me crazy!

be not to ˈknow

have no way of realizing or being aware that you have done something wrong: ‘I’m sorry I called when you were asleep.’ ‘Don’t worry — you weren’t to know.’

See also: know, not, to

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See also:

I know
(I) can't say that I do
can't say that I do
closed book, a
a closed book
before you know it
ask me another
ask me another!
be all torn up about (something)
by any chance

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