I don't even know what street Canada is on.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A claim of ignorance about a specific place, likely used to deflect or excuse a lack of knowledge.
- In plain terms
- He says he does not know where Canada is.
- What can you take from it?
- It shows he might not know specific details.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why would someone claim not to know this?
Another view
It is likely an excuse rather than genuine ignorance.
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