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know the score

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
SIMPLE

Don't try to trick him, he knows the score.

CONTEXTUAL

The new manager knows the score, so do not expect to get away with being late every day.

COMPLEX

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.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  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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