i knew someone when

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Definition of i knew someone when in English English dictionary

Used upon hearing of a success of an acquaintance, often ironically for minor successes

Well, congratulations. On the speech, everything. She stood up straighter and forced a smile. I can always say I knew him when..

Hyphenation

i knew some·one when

Turkish pronunciation

ay nyu sʌmwʌn hwen

Pronunciation

/ˈī ˈnyo͞o ˈsəmˌwən ˈhwen/ /ˈaɪ ˈnjuː ˈsʌmˌwʌn ˈhwɛn/

Etymology

() From the formulaic phrase by which speakers begin reminiscence of now-famous persons.