know the score

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Definition
  1. Verb phrase:
    • To be well-informed: To have a clear and accurate understanding of the true facts, realities, or details of a situation, especially one that is complex, difficult, or involves hidden truths.
Usage

This phrase is used to describe someone who possesses practical, often insider, knowledge about how things really work in a specific context. It implies awareness beyond surface appearances, understanding the rules, stakes, and often the harsh truths of a situation. It is frequently used in informal or conversational contexts.

Examples
  • Verb phrase:
    • Don't worry about explaining the office politics to her; she knows the score.
    • After twenty years in the industry, he definitely knows the score about how deals are made.
    • You need to know the score before you invest your money in that venture.
Advanced Usage
  • "to get to know the score": to learn or become aware of the true facts.
    • It took him a few months on the job to get to know the score.
  • "knowing the score" (gerund/participle): the state of being well-informed.
    • Knowing the score in this business is essential for survival.
Variants and Related Words
  • Be in the know (idiom): to have special or inside information.
    • She's always in the know about company gossip.
  • Be clued in (phrasal verb, informal): to be provided with important information.
    • Make sure you're clued in before the meeting.
Synonyms
  • Be aware: to have knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
  • Be cognizant: (formal) to be aware or have knowledge of something.
  • Be savvy: (informal) to be shrewd and knowledgeable; having practical understanding.
Related Phrases
  • Know the ropes: to understand the detailed procedures or rules of a particular activity or job.
    • The new manager is still learning, but the assistant knows the ropes.
  • Know what's what: (informal) to understand what is important or true in a situation.
    • Ask Sarah for advice; she knows what's what around here.
Related Idioms
  • Have the inside track: to have a special advantage because of access to exclusive information.
    • Because of his contacts, he had the inside track on the contract bid.
  • Read between the lines: to look for or understand a hidden or implied meaning.
    • If you read between the lines of his statement, you'll know the score.
Verb
  1. be well-informed

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