we hardly knew ye en · X
Etymology
Probably from the traditional song "Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye" (also known as "Johnny We Hardly Knew Ye" or "Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya"), first published in 1867.
Meanings
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Lamenting a person or thing gone too soon.
JOE C, WE HARDLY KNEW YE
2001, CMJ New Music Monthly, page 6: