Common American Phrases in Everyday Contexts (251 page)

You just don't get it
!
You really don't understand what people are trying to tell you!
Everyone tells you that you are a bore, but you just don't get it!
You just don't get it! People avoid you because you offend them.

(You) (just) gotta love it
!
It is just so ideal!; It's perfect!
It's so cute! You just gotta love it!
Great song. I keep singing it in my head. Gotta love it!

You (just) wait (and see)
!
AND
Just (you) wait (and see)
!
Wait and see what will happen.; If you wait, you will see that what I predict will be true.
J
OHN
: You'll get what you deserve! Just you wait! J
ANE
: Mind your own business
.
B
ILL
: Things will get better. Just wait! S
UE
: Sure, but when?

(You) (just) watch
!
Just pay attention to what I do, and you will see that what I said is true!
R
ACHEL
: I'll get her to change! You just watch! A
NDREW
: Good luck!
A
NDREW
: You watch! You'll see I'm right. S
ALLY
: Sure, you are
.
B
OB
: Watch! This is the way it's done. B
ILL
: You don't know what you're doing. B
OB
: Just watch!

You know?
Go to (Do you) know what I'm saying?

you know
an expression occurring at the beginning or the end of a statement for emphasis. (This expression is often overused, in which case it is meaningless and irritating. Almost the same as You know? but with no expectation of an answer.)
A
NDREW
: Sure, I spent a fortune on this car. Can't take it with you, you know. R
ACHEL
: But there are better things to do with it here and now
.
B
ILL
: Do you always lock your door? T
OM
: Usually. There's a lot of theft around here, you know
.
You know, I think people don't really pay attention to—you know—what they say.

You know what?
Go to (Do you) know what?

You know what I mean?
Go to (Do you) know what I'm saying?