Idiom: know something inside out
Meaning
Idiom: know something inside out
- know something completely—everything about it
Example sentences
— I’m going to ace this exam. I know the material inside out.
— We’re trying to find a travel agent who knows Paris inside out so we can find the best hotels, restaurants and small shops.
— After 17 years working at various jobs at McDonald's, I know the fast food business inside out.
— How long does it take you to know this industry inside out?
— I know my boss inside out and he definitely will not agree to deliver the keynote address at your conference if you don't fly him in business class and pay his $25,000 speaking fee.
— Does anyone here know Excel inside out? I need someone to help me debug some data tables the consultant created.
— My son knows that area inside out and will be happy to make some recommendations about good neighborhoods in Atlanta.
Synonyms
- know like a book
- know backwards and forwards
- know something like the back of one's hand
- know one's stuff
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