know-it-all

Example Sentences

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A voyager is curious and open to the idea that they don’t know it all.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2024

Yet if you think you know it all, you can’t — not unless you’ve shared the court with him.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2023

"The 15-year-olds aren't impressed - they know it all at that age."

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2023

Lansbury was wise without being a know-it-all, even though she did actually know it all.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2022

And fore I know it, all three kids is playing in there, splashing around, having a good old time.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett