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I've never heard of it

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8 August 2026

I've never heard of it

We use this expression when someone else is talking about a thing, person or a place that we are not familiar with. We are asking the other person to give us an explanation.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

There’s a new band playing later. They’re called The Rocks.

I’ve never heard of them. But I’d love to come.

Example 2

Where are you from?

I’m from High Wycombe, near London.

Sorry, I’ve never heard of it!

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