Idiom: in the know
Meaning
Idiom: in the know
- have inside information or know more about something than other people
- to be well-informed about something
Example sentences
- I recommend you contact my travel agent—she’s always in the know about last-minute specials.
- My hair stylist is in the know because everybody tells him their personal business.
- Our company is going bankrupt so start looking for a job now. Believe me, I heard it from someone who is in the know.
- Ask Cheryl. She's somehow always in the know.
- I follow the same celebrities as my children and consult Urban Dictionary regularly so I'm in the know about the slang they are using.
- I used to be in the know about the best restaurants and clubs in Atlanta but things have changed a lot since I lived there.
- We monitor our employees email so we're definitely in the know about the disgruntled people.
- Is anyone in the know about mom and dad's plans for Christmas? Are they going to Florida?
Synonyms
- know what's what
- know the score
- on top of
- wise to
- in the loop
- up to speed
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