Phrase of the day

Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
8th August 2024

I've never heard of it

We use this expression when someone else is talking about a thing, person or a place that we are not familiar with. We are asking the other person to give us an explanation.
IH Bristol Phrase of the Day: I've never heard of it.
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
There’s a new band playing later. They’re called The Rocks.
I’ve never heard of them. But I’d love to come.
Example 2
Where are you from?
I’m from High Wycombe, near London.
Sorry, I’ve never heard of it!

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