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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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Despite their uniqueness, these sites remain relatively unknown to many outside paleontology circles.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
There’s also da Etta in Trastevere, the historic neighborhood beloved for its artsy ambiance which, fair warning, is not exactly unknown to tourists.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Until his identification last month, the circumstances of his disappearance were unknown to his family, police said.
—CBS News, 10 May 2025
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Despite their uniqueness, these sites remain relatively unknown to many outside paleontology circles.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
There’s also da Etta in Trastevere, the historic neighborhood beloved for its artsy ambiance which, fair warning, is not exactly unknown to tourists.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Until his identification last month, the circumstances of his disappearance were unknown to his family, police said.
—CBS News, 10 May 2025
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“Unknown to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unknown%20to. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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