Don’t ask why I know vs Don’t ask why

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'Don’t ask why i know' implies that the speaker knows something, but doesn't want to explain how they know it. On the other hand, 'Don’t ask why' simply tells someone not to inquire about the reason for something. The choice between the two depends on whether the speaker wants to emphasize their knowledge or simply shut down further questioning.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

Don’t ask why I know

This phrase is correct and can be used to convey that the speaker knows something but doesn't want to explain how.

This phrase is used when the speaker wants to imply that they have knowledge about something but doesn't want to disclose the source or method of acquiring that knowledge.

Examples:

Don’t ask why I know, just trust me on this.
I can't reveal my sources, so don't ask why I know.

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Keep it simple, follow my lead, and don't ask why I know how to do this.
Don't ask how I know, but I'm never going to see you again.
Don't ask how I know.
I won't ask why you know where I live.
Don't ask me how I know this, but that woman right there is Nomi Marks.
All right, look, don't ask me how I know, but I think Vincent's working on some kind of case.
Okay, don't ask me how I know this, but the video feed, it's looped.
Don't ask how I know. It's how you think.
Don't ask what you already know, Julia.
I didn't ask him because I know the answer is yes.
I didn't ask to know your business.
Don't ask me why I know that.
But I won't ask now because I know you wouldn't tell me.
Don't ask me why I knowor how I know, but I knowwhere stanley lyme is.
I know I don't know you, so don't ask me why I did this.
I won't ask how you know me.
I didn't ask if you know them.
You didn't ask why I was frightened.
I know you guys don't ask questions for fun.
Now, please, don't ask why.

Alternatives:

I know, but I can't say why.
I have my ways of knowing, don't ask.
I'm privy to some information, but I won't disclose how.
I have insider knowledge, but I can't share the details.
I'm aware of the situation, but I can't reveal my sources.

Don’t ask why

This phrase is correct and is used to tell someone not to inquire about the reason for something.

This phrase is a straightforward way to shut down further questioning about the reasons behind a decision or action.

Examples:

Don’t ask why, just do as I say.
I have my reasons, don't ask why.
It's better if you don't know why, just trust me.
Don't question my motives, just follow the instructions.
Don't probe into the reasons, just accept the outcome.

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Now, don't ask why he's called that.
Don't ask why. I'm doing this.
Just take the cash And don't ask why We want your fingernails
Milton Greene, don't ask why, he could die If you don't call today
Don't ask why, just tell him that.
And don't ask why.
And don't ask why.
Don't ask why my dad named me Jiffy.
Don't ask why, just do it.
Don't ask why, I never knew how to spell Connecticut.
The Spanish call her The Needle Don't ask why
Don't ask why, I just did.
Now, please, don't ask why.
Han, nod your head and don't ask why.
Keep it simple, follow my lead, and don't ask why I know how to do this.
I don't ask why God made men like him.
I don't ask why you blow your nose all the time.
Police turn up asking to see your dead husband and you don't ask why?
When the door that you have been knocking at finally swings open, you don't ask why;
Police turn up asking to see your dead husband and you don't ask why?

Alternatives:

Don't inquire about the reasons.
Don't question why.
It's not up for discussion.
No need to know the why.
Just follow without asking why.

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