i wish i knew

Meaning

1. Editorial89% of films

   A wistful way of saying you do not know the answer or the facts, and you wish you did.

   I wish I knew, ma'am.

2. Editorial11% of films

   Said of a person when you wish you were closer to them, or had met them earlier.

   I wish I knew you better.

   I wish I knew you when I was a kid.

In the movies · 18

• I wish I knew you when I was a kid.Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind2004
• - What are you going to do? - I wish I knew.The Third Man1949
• I wish I knew what I'm supposed to do.The Matrix Reloaded2003
• I wish I knew.The Crucible2014
• I wish I knew, ma'am.Wreck-It Ralph2012
• Oh, I wish I knew for sure.The Batman2022
• I wish I knew you better.The Pianist2002
• God, I wish I knew the truth.The Mask1994

Learn it in full scenes

• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind2004
  • Joel Ditches Work for Montauk Beach
  • Clementine Meets Joel on the Train
  • Joel and Clementine Meet
• The Third Man1949
  • Calloway Exposes Harry Lime
  • Martins Checks Into a Military Hotel
  • Kurtz Feeds Martins a Cover Story
• The Crucible2014
  • Parris Demands the Truth From Abigail
  • Ann Putnam Cries Witchcraft
  • Abigail Threatens the Girls

More everyday phrases

• you have to trust me
• i hear you
• you're telling me
• see you there
• we should go
• see you around
• go to your room
• you owe me
• that's for sure
• good point
• i don't think so
• what do you mean