K

Idioms beginning with "K"

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Contents of K:

[know one's way around] or [know one's way about] {v. phr.}

1. To understand how things happen in the world; be experienced in the ways of the world.

The sailor had been in the wildest ports in the world. He knew his way around.

Compare: [HAVE […]

[know something inside out] {v. phr.}

To be extremely well conversant with something; be an expert in; have thorough knowledge of.

Tom knows the stock market inside out.

[know the ropes]

See: [THE ROPES].

[know the score]

See: [THE SCORE].

[know what's what]

See: [KNOW SOMETHING INSIDE OUT].

[know which side one's bread is buttered on] {v. phr.}

To know who can help you and try to please him; know what is for your own gain.

Dick was always polite to the boss; he knew which side his bread was buttered on.

[know which way to turn]

See: [NOT KNOW WHICH WAY TO TURN].

[knuckle]

See:

[BUCKLE DOWN] or [KNUCKLE DOWN],

[RAP ONE'S KNUCKLES].

[knuckle down]

See: [BUCKLE DOWN].

[knuckle under] {v. phr.}

To do something because you are forced to do it.

Bobby refused to knuckle under to the bully.

Compare: [GIVE IN].