1.A phrase with little meaning, which you use while you are trying to think of what to say next: Examples: Well I just thought, you know, I'd better agree to it. I'm not happy with the situation but, you know, there isn't much I can do about it. 2.used when trying to help someone remember something or when trying to explain something: What's the name of that guy on TV - you know, the American one with the silly voice? i didn't know how to explain it , so i got it from that website: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/you-know hope it helped:)

We use this expression to pause or emphasis the statement.