know : Idioms & Phrases


all-knowing

  • adjective satellite infinitely wise
    omniscient.
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also known as

  • adverb as known or named at another time or place
    alias; a.k.a..
    • Mr. Smith, alias Mr. Lafayette
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best-known

  • adjective satellite most familiar or renowned
    • Stevenson's best-known work is probably `Treasure Island'
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better-known

  • adjective satellite more familiar or renowned than the other of two
    • the better-known book of the two
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desire to know

  • noun curiosity that motivates investigation and study
    lust for learning; thirst for knowledge.
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don't-know

  • noun a person who responds `I don't know' in a public opinion poll
    • 70% in favor, 13% opposed and 17% don't-knows
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god knows how

  • adverb by some means not understood by the speaker
    • God knows how he did it, but he did climbed that steep wall
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know apart

  • verb recognize or perceive the difference
    discriminate.
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know nothing

  • noun an ignorant person
    uneducated person; ignoramus.
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know the score

  • verb be well-informed
    know the score; be with it; know what's going on; be on the ball.
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know what's going on

  • verb be well-informed
    know the score; be with it; know what's going on; be on the ball.
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know what's what

  • verb be well-informed
    know the score; be with it; know what's going on; be on the ball.
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know-all

  • noun someone who thinks he knows everything and refuses to accept advice or information from others
    know-all.
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Know"-all` noun
Definitions
  1. One who knows everything; hence, one who makes pretension to great knowledge; a wiseacre; -- usually ironical. Colloq. or R. = know-it-all
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know-how

  • noun the (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something
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know-it-all

  • noun someone who thinks he knows everything and refuses to accept advice or information from others
    know-all.
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know-nothing

Know"-noth`ing noun
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  1. A member of a secret political organization in the United States, the chief objects of which were the proscription of foreigners by the repeal of the naturalization laws, and the exclusive choice of native Americans for office. ✍ The party originated in 1853, and existed for about three years. The members of it were called Know-nothings, because they replied "I don't know," to any questions asked them in reference to the party.
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know-nothing party

  • noun a former political party in the United States; active in the 1850s to keep power out of the hands of immigrants and Roman Catholics
    American Party.
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know-nothingism

Know"-noth`ing*ism noun
Definitions
  1. The doctrines, principles, or practices, of the Know-nothings.
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little-known

  • adjective satellite unknown to most people
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making known

  • noun a speech act that conveys information
    informing.
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self-knowing

Self`-know"ing adjective
Definitions
  1. Knowing one's self, or one's own character, powers, and limitations.
  2. Knowing of itself, without help from another.
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To know how

  • to understand the manner, way, or means; to have requisite information, intelligence, or sagacity. How is sometimes omitted. " If we fear to die, or know not to be patient."
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To know of

  • to ask, to inquire. Obs. " Know of your youth, examine well your blood."
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To know one's own limitations

  • to know the reach and limits of one's abilities.
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well-known

  • adjective satellite widely or fully known
    • a well-known politician
    • well-known facts
    • a politician who is well known
    • these facts are well known
  • adjective satellite frequently experienced; known closely or intimately
    long-familiar.
    • a long-familiar face
    • a well-known voice reached her ears
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Well"-known` adjective
Definitions
  1. Fully known; generally known or acknowledged.
    A church well known with a well-known rite. M. Arnold.
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