know the score
To be aware of a situation, especially of the consequences of misconduct.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Don't try to trick him, he knows the score.”
“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 far as one knows
To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.
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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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fuck knows
I don't know; nobody knows; it is unclear.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026