Fawkdoeyeno
Pronounced: “Fuck do I know?”
A sarcastic expression used by someone who knows exactly what they’re talking about, gave solid advice based on experience or expertise, was completely ignored, and then watched the exact thing they warned about happen.
Essentially means:
“I told you exactly what was going to happen. You didn’t listen. Now you’re screwed. But hey… fawkdoeyeno?”
Usually delivered after the damage is already done, when there’s absolutely no point in saying “I told you so” because the consequences have already made the point for you.
A sarcastic expression used by someone who knows exactly what they’re talking about, gave solid advice based on experience or expertise, was completely ignored, and then watched the exact thing they warned about happen.
Essentially means:
“I told you exactly what was going to happen. You didn’t listen. Now you’re screwed. But hey… fawkdoeyeno?”
Usually delivered after the damage is already done, when there’s absolutely no point in saying “I told you so” because the consequences have already made the point for you.
Homeowner: “My basement just flooded! The whole floor is underwater!”
Plumber - “Remember when I told you three times to replace that sum pump before it failed?”
Homeowner: “Yeah, but I thought it would be fine.”
Plumber : “Well… fawkdoeyeno.”
Another example:
Friend: “I ignored what you told me and bought that piece-of-shit car anyway. The transmission just blew.”
You: “Fawkdoeyeno. I only told you not to buy it six fucking times.”
Proper usage:
Fawkdoeyeno is not used when you genuinely don’t know something. It is specifically used when you absolutely knew what you were talking about, they ignored you, and now they’re learning the hard way.
Synonyms:
“I told you so,” but with significantly more sarcasm and considerably less sympathy.
Plumber - “Remember when I told you three times to replace that sum pump before it failed?”
Homeowner: “Yeah, but I thought it would be fine.”
Plumber : “Well… fawkdoeyeno.”
Another example:
Friend: “I ignored what you told me and bought that piece-of-shit car anyway. The transmission just blew.”
You: “Fawkdoeyeno. I only told you not to buy it six fucking times.”
Proper usage:
Fawkdoeyeno is not used when you genuinely don’t know something. It is specifically used when you absolutely knew what you were talking about, they ignored you, and now they’re learning the hard way.
Synonyms:
“I told you so,” but with significantly more sarcasm and considerably less sympathy.
Fawkdoeyeno by Mike Huntiches October 7, 2026
