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9th September 2025

Not to my knowledge

We use this expression to say that we think something is not true or has not happened as far as we know.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Have Phil and Fatima arrived yet?
Not to my knowledge. They usually get here about ten.
Example 2
Is there a bank around here?
Not to my knowledge. I think there's one nearer the centre, though.

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