you know
Interjection
  1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see you, know
  2. (informal) Expression signifying a pause or hesitation.
    I don’t usually get nervous in games and, you know, taking free kicks and penalties but that’s the first time I’ve been that nervous in, in a game, where I have to, I’m in a situation where I’m, you know... - BBC Interview with David Beckham
    • 2016, [https://web.archive.org/web/20170925022505/https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/lets-learn-english-lesson-4/3168920.html VOA Learning English] (public domain)
      You know, Pete, I am new to D.C. The city is big. — Yeah. But you learn a little more every day.
  3. (informal) Expression used to imply meaning, rather than say it, such as when a person is embarrassed.
    A: I heard you want to do that thing with me.
    B: Do what?
    A: You know... umm...
    B: Oh, do you mean sex?
    A: Yeah... that.
  4. (informal) Used as a rhetorical question to confirm agreement or understanding at the end of a statement.
    But I guess that's life, you know?
    I just wasn't into it, you know?
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