Don't try to trick him, he knows the score.
know the score
idiomTo be aware of a situation, especially of the consequences of misconduct.
The new manager knows the score, so do not expect to get away with being late every day.
Having navigated the cutthroat world of corporate politics for decades, she knew the score and refused to be manipulated by the board's empty promises.
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as you know
as it is already known.
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even the score
To seek or obtain revenge against someone.
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four score and seven years ago
Used (sometimes sarcastically) to indicate that a past event being mentioned is particularly important: a long time ago; many years ago.
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fuck if I know
I have no idea whatsoever
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go off at score
To break suddenly into a gallop.
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hell if I know
Synonym of I don't know.
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I don't know about that
I am not sure that I agree; expressing doubt or skepticism.
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I hardly know her
A joking retort that draws attention to the possibility of sexual innuendo when a word ends with a schwar.