Idk, I Saw It On Youtube Edit Meaning

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A phrase used to easily get authority and back up a statement in which you have no knowledge or understanding of. Can also be used as an escape route to quickly end or get out of a conversation(see example 2).

George: Don't place it near open flame, jackass.

Mike: Why?

George: Its gonna explode or something...Idk, I saw it on youtube.

Mike: Alright.

(to end/get out of a conversation)

Jim: It's not going to work, you have to fix the wires first.

Bob: Naa man, it's fine. I've done this before.

Jim: Are you sure?

Bob: Idk, I saw this on youtube though.

Jim: Oh okay.

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