Be in the know In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be in the know", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Katie Anh

2022-07-31 10:07

Be in the know spoken language slang

To have lots of information about a topic that is usually not widely known.

He's a board member, so he's in the know about many things.

The killer tried to kill those who were in the know about his crime.

Susan is really in the know about the specialties in the town, so we can ask her to give us a food tour.

She asked everyone in the know to keep the secret about her pregnancy.

to set someone straight

To tell someone the truth about something that they had not understood or received false information

have something on good authority

to believe certain information from the person you trust or a reliable source.

Identity theft

Using someone else's personal information illegally without permission

give /quote sth/sb chapter and verse

To give accurate information/detail about something, especially things in a book

the certain party

Refer to someone who you want to keep their identity secret

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a tight spot/corner

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