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dont know vs exactly dont know

The phrase 'don't know' is the correct and commonly used form in English. Adding 'exactly' before 'don't know' is not necessary and sounds unnatural. It is better to stick with the simple and concise 'don't know.'

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 690 views

dont know

This is the correct and commonly used form in English.

This phrase is used to express uncertainty or lack of knowledge about something.

Examples:

  • I don't know the answer.
  • She doesn't know where she left her keys.

Alternatives:

  • I have no idea
  • I'm not sure
  • I'm clueless

exactly dont know

This construction is not correct in English and sounds unnatural.

  • Mar 9, 2015 ... exactly, dont know any of this things :D. permalink; parent. [–]minedwiz 0 points1 point2 points 13 days ago (0 children). Pretty sure there are no ...
  • What I need is to split the two view into two separate classes or even pages..or something(I exactly dont know how to do..), which can be loaded ...
  • Mar 16, 2015 ... (Note: I exactly dont know what is the use of "Scaling" which i used in it.)Can i please get a solution because i tried a lot but cudnt get an answer.
  • I have just the LED data and I exactly dont know how to make that magic word, led count, checksum beforem them. Thanks a lot!!! Wetterberg.

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