be a poet and not know it

be a poet and not know it

1. (humorous) Used when someone accidentally says something that rhymes
   • 2010, Adèle Geras, Louisa In The Wings:

     Mum said, “Louisa Blair, I just despair!” and I said, “You're a poet and you don't know it!”

   • 2020, Charlotte Levin, If I Can't Have You:

     I love snow, you know ... Hey - snow, you know. I'm a poet and I don't know it ...