Meanings
- humorousidiomaticinformalIndicates that someone has unintentionally rhymed.
I love snow, you know ... Hey - snow, you know. I'm a poet and I don't know it ...
2020, Charlotte Levin, If I Can't Have You2 more examples
Mum said, “Louisa Blair, I just despair!” and I said, “You're a poet and you don't know it!”
2010, Adèle Geras, Louisa In The Wings... I'm a poet, and I didn't even know it,” she giggles to herself. “You're insane,” I groan. “Now, now, Olivia. There's no need for name-calling,” she says in a mock scolding tone. “I'm so tired...” I say as everything fades away again[…]
2020 October 18, Diane Anthony, The Remnant, Authors 4 Authors Publishing, →ISBN, page 81
Origin
Chosen for the rhyme.
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