you know what I mean

sabes a lo que me refiero

saben a lo que me refiero

you know what I mean(

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (used to address one person)

a. sabes a lo que me refiero

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

Ralf doesn't see the problem but you know what I mean, don't you?Ralf no ve el problema pero tú sabes a lo que me refiero ¿verdad?

b. sabes lo que quiero decir

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

I don't mind helping my neighbor out with babysitting but, you know what I mean, I don't want to be taken advantage of.No me importa echarle una mano a la vecina para cuidar de los niños pero, ya sabes lo que quiero decir, no quiero que se aproveche de mí.

c. me entiendes

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

I don't think you know what I mean. I'm trying to say that this isn't working out.Creo que no me entiendes. Estoy intentando decirte que esto ya no funciona.

d. sabe a lo que me refiero

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

I think you know what I mean, Mr Wilson. We need to get these points agreed before proceeding further with the deal.Creo que sabe a lo que me refiero, señor Wilson. Necesitamos acordar estos puntos antes de poder seguir adelante con el acuerdo.

e. sabe lo que quiero decir

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

I think you know what I mean, don't you, Mrs Dawson?Creo que usted sabe lo que quiero decir, ¿verdad señora Dawson?

f. me entiende

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

I'd rather no one else knew about this yet, if you know what I mean.Preferiría que nadie más lo supiera todavía, si me entiende.

2. (used to address multiple people)

a. saben a lo que me refiero (plural)

I don't think Jason is the best team leader, if you know what I mean.No me parece que Jason sea el mejor jefe de equipo, si saben a lo que me refiero.

b. saben lo que quiero decir (plural)

It would be good if someone recognized our efforts. You know what I mean?Estaría bien que alguien reconociera nuestros esfuerzos. ¿Saben lo que quiero decir?

c. me entienden (plural)

I think you know what I mean when I say you're not trying hard enough.Creo que me entienden cuando les digo que me parece que no se están esforzando bastante.

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