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UK//jʊ nəʊ jʊ wɒnt tə//US//ju noʊ ju wɑnt tu//

Meaning of You know you want to

A casual phrase urging someone to acknowledge their desire.

In simple words: A phrase that suggests someone desires something.

You know you want to in a sentence

  • You know you want to try that delicious dessert!
  • Come on, you know you want to go out tonight!
  • If you think about it, you know you want to join us on the trip.
  • Look at those shoes; you know you want to buy them!
  • You know you want to admit that you like the movie.

How to use You know you want to

Often used in casual conversation to encourage someone to admit their desire. Not suitable for formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

you know + subject + want + to + verb

Memory hint

Think of a friend nudging you to admit your secret wish.

Related words

Collocations with You know you want to

  • want to go
  • want to try
  • want to admit

Synonyms for You know you want to

  • You really want to
  • It's clear you want to
  • Admit that you want to

Common mistakes with You know you want to

  • Misusing in formal writing.
  • Omitting 'you know' can change the tone.
  • Forgetting to match 'want' with the correct subject.

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Frequently asked questions about You know you want to

What does You know you want to mean?

A phrase that suggests someone desires something.

What is the definition of You know you want to?

A casual phrase urging someone to acknowledge their desire.

How do you use You know you want to in a sentence?

You know you want to try that delicious dessert!

Can you give another example of You know you want to?

Come on, you know you want to go out tonight!

What are synonyms for You know you want to?

Common alternatives include You really want to, It's clear you want to, Admit that you want to.

What words go with You know you want to?

It commonly pairs with want to go, want to try, want to admit.

What are common mistakes when using You know you want to?

Misusing in formal writing. Omitting 'you know' can change the tone. Forgetting to match 'want' with the correct subject.

How do you pronounce You know you want to?

US: //ju noʊ ju wɑnt tu//, UK: //jʊ nəʊ jʊ wɒnt tə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You know you want to formal or informal?

"You know you want to" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You know you want to?

Often used in casual conversation to encourage someone to admit their desire. Not suitable for formal contexts.