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What does “little did I know” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
C1
Used to say you didn't realize something important at the time
“Little did I know, that decision would change everything.”
Say it smoothly: “li-ttle-di-dI-know”
From the C1 lesson You'll Never Guess… (telling news).
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What does “little did I know” mean?
Teaching this phrase?“little did I know” is part of a ready-to-teach lesson, with a reading, three exercises, speaking tasks and an answer key, in Everyday English Chunks C1 Pack 2 (Plans, Problems and Feelings).
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