What Does "you never know who might show up" Mean?
Learn what "you never know who might show up" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Lila, please be careful. You never know who might show up.
It means the speaker thinks an unexpected person could arrive and cause trouble or surprise.
From Revenge On My Cheating FianceÌ, Episode 25
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone warns that an unexpected person could appear at any time.
Usage Scenario
Use this to warn someone about possible surprise visitors or unexpected consequences. It sounds natural in conversation and mild suspense scenes.
Better ways to say it
You never know who might show up.
Who knows who could show up.
Someone unexpected might come by.
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