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know the score

idiom

To be aware of a situation, especially of the consequences of misconduct.


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  1. 01

    as you know

    as it is already known.

  2. 02

    even the score

    To seek or obtain revenge against someone.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    fuck if I know

    I have no idea whatsoever

  5. 05

    go off at score

    To break suddenly into a gallop.

  6. 06

    hell if I know

    Synonym of I don't know.

  7. 07

    I don't know about that

    I am not sure that I agree; expressing doubt or skepticism.

  8. 08

    I hardly know her

    A joking retort that draws attention to the possibility of sexual innuendo when a word ends with a schwar.

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