
Not know any better
Context Clues
Look for context clues that indicate innocence or unfamiliarity with norms.
She walked into the men's room by mistake; she didn't know any better.
Age Implications
Often used for children or young people who are still learning social rules.
The toddler grabbed the dog's tail—he doesn't know any better.
Not Ignorance
It implies a lack of knowledge, not the unwillingness to learn or understand.
He interrupted the meeting, not knowing any better about the protocol.
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