unknown to
idiom
: without being known about by (someone)
Unknown to me, my partner was organizing a surprise party for my birthday.
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While the identity of his mother was now known, little remained known about Nicholson's biological father, including his name, a detail which was unknown to even Lorraine.
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Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025
In the show’s third season, Edi Patterson’s Judy Gemstone, one of three adult heirs to the televangelist empire, stirs up a sexless affair with her touring guitarist, unknown to her innocent husband BJ, played by Tim Baltz.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
However, Dylan’s child, whose existence was unknown to his innie, runs into the room unexpectedly.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
The second season ended on a cliffhanger as Gi-hun’s mutiny against the guards of the Games is ultimately thwarted by the Front Man who, unknown to Gi-hun but known to the audience, has been posing as his friend and ally Young-il.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2025
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Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025
In the show’s third season, Edi Patterson’s Judy Gemstone, one of three adult heirs to the televangelist empire, stirs up a sexless affair with her touring guitarist, unknown to her innocent husband BJ, played by Tim Baltz.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
However, Dylan’s child, whose existence was unknown to his innie, runs into the room unexpectedly.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
The second season ended on a cliffhanger as Gi-hun’s mutiny against the guards of the Games is ultimately thwarted by the Front Man who, unknown to Gi-hun but known to the audience, has been posing as his friend and ally Young-il.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Unknown to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unknown%20to. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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