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I hardly know her

(US, humorous, idiomatic) joking]] retort that draws attention to the possibility of sexual innuendo when a word ends with a schwar.

aɪ ˈhɑɹd.li noʊ‿əɹ119 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US, humorous, idiomatic) joking]] retort that draws attention to the possibility of sexual innuendo when a word ends with a schwar.

Person 1: My face is breaking out again, I gotta go buy new cleanser.Person 2: Cleanser? I hardly know her!
Origin: From the fact that a word ending in (usually or ) sounds like a verb followed by “her” as the direct object. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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