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That's news to me

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23 October 2025

That's news to me

We use this expression to say that we didn't know something.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

We're closing early tomorrow.

That's news to me. Are you sure?

Yes. The boss just told us.

Example 2

My office is being painted next week, so I'll be working here instead.

That's news to me. Nobody told me.

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