English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "but you know" Mean?

Learn what "but you know" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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But you know, I think he's way more excited than me.

It means the speaker thinks another person feels stronger excitement than they do.

From Sisters Have Crush On The Same Man, Episode 45

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker is comparing their own excitement to the other person's excitement.

Usage Scenario

Use this when comparing feelings or enthusiasm in a relationship. It is conversational, but the full line is too context-specific for indexing.

Better ways to say it

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I think he's way more excited than me.
2
He's more excited than me.
3
I think he's more excited than I am.

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