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I don’t know the answer, but he does.

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I don’t know the answer, but he does.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

I don't know the answer, but you could ask him; he does.

Describing Habits

I usually don't know the answers to these questions, but my colleague does.

Asking About Others

Do you know the answer? He does.

Sharing Hypotheticals

If I knew the answer, I would tell you, but I don't; he does.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The answer is unknown to me, however, he possesses the knowledge.

Casual

I'm clueless, but he knows.

Simpler English

I don't know, but he does.

Phrases to learn

I don't know

An expression indicating a lack of knowledge or understanding.

but he does

A contrasting phrase indicating that someone else possesses the knowledge.