Know chalk from cheese In english explanation

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

Julia Huong

2022-06-12 12:06

know a hawk from a handsaw

Know chalk from cheese informal verb phrase

To be able to distinguish between two individuals or objects (especially by recognizing their differences).

A: I quiz you. Which twin is Nam? B: I can know chalk from cheese. Nam has a birthmark on his neck, and Jack doesn't.

Clear blue water

A separation between two things or people, especially rivals

make no difference to (one)

To have no influence on someone, either positive or negative.

The verb "know" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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in rare form

1. Doing something extremely well

2. Behaving in an extreme or remarkable manner

Example:

1. Holly was in rare form during her speech, so she got the first prize in the competition last night.

2. Corrine: I'm going to buy Christmas presents for everybody. Do you want to go with me?

Laura: Oh...My kids are in rare form today, so I cannot go with you. Sorry!

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