Meaning of 'Heaven only knows'
What does the saying 'Heaven only knows' mean?
Idiom: Heaven only knows
Meaning:
"Heaven only knows" implies that the answer to a question is not or cannot be known.
For example:
"heaven only knows when the war will end."
"Hhe hasn't called in days, and heaven only knows if he's alright."
"Why he decided to quit his job, heaven only knows."
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