i knew someone when

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von i knew someone when im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

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..

Silbentrennung

i knew some·one when

Türkische aussprache

ay nyu sʌmwʌn hwen

Aussprache

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

Etymologie

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