For (a/some) reason(s) best known to (oneself) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "for (a/some) reason(s) best known to (oneself)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-11-01 04:11

Meaning of For (a/some) reason(s) best known to (oneself)

For (a/some) reason(s) best known to (oneself) humorous phrase

When describing someone's behavior, this phrase is used to imply that it is perplexing or perverse.

Justin, for reasons best known to himself, was putting chopsticks on his ear.

For reasons best known to herself, Jane refuses to receive the full scholarship of Harvard university.

Although nobody is here, Bin keeps whispering in my ear for reasons best known to himself.

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