heaven only knows

A form of God knows — It is only known to God; it is unknown to people.

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  1. alternativeAlternative form of God knows, in sense of something unknown to mortal men.

    1989, Paul Kennerley for Emmylou Harris's Bluebird, "Heaven Only Knows" I guess that's how it's meant to be, but Heaven only knows.

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heaven only knows. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heaven%20only%20knows

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Chicago

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