Wouldn't know

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HiWhich definition of "would" in dictionary is used?"I wouldn't know=there's no reason for me to know, why do you expect me to know"

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

From the Oxford Dictionary

https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/us/would

Be aware that 'would' is a function word, so it has no true definitions. It only has uses. It shares this characteristic with words like 'the' and 'of'.

5 Expressing a conjecture, opinion, or hope.
‘I guess some people would consider it brutal’
‘I would have to agree’
‘I would imagine that they'll want to keep it’

More examples:
‘They may struggle against Wales and I wouldn't rule out a Scots win over there.’
‘It would be futile to hope that athletes might be encouraged toward exemplary behaviour.’
‘The input from the communities has not been as strong as one would have hoped.’
‘I have still to speak to the school, but I wouldn't think this would bring out any issues.’
‘We would hope to address both of these problems by having a dedicated service.’
‘It would seem that on request of the King, a ship had to be made to fulfil the obligations of the townsmen.’
‘We would therefore hope he will take on board the feelings of fellow residents.’
‘I would describe the event as a convivial talk with a rather short period for questions.’
‘Celtic shouldn't lose at home to a team who have had such a difficult season, but I wouldn't rule it out.’
‘There are rumours this could be the last shuttle flight, and I wouldn't be surprised.’
‘Last week's piece on software piracy drew more than a few comments, as you would expect.’
‘He incurred three short suspensions, which would seem to indicate that he still has work to do.’
‘I get involved in spite of myself and, to be honest, I wouldn't have it any other way.’
‘I simply mentioned that I wouldn't mind going to Skuba but doubted my friends would come.’
‘To be honest I wouldn't really consider Eldon Hole a caving trip, although it is a fine pitch.’
‘I hope some of you can make it to one of our performances and it would be brilliant to hear some feedback!’
‘There are only a couple of events that we would call sports, the rest are just bizarre battles.’
‘You'd think that it might be important for her to be able to hear opponents, wouldn't you?’
‘I'd imagine that serious fans will feel really let down.’
‘It would be lovely to hear the boy's chatter and not feel left out when they are speaking together.’

CJ

Cobra panda 120 · Answer

"I wouldn't know=there's no reason for me to know, why do you expect me to know"

It could mean those two or it could mean it is outside their realm of knowledge or understanding.

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