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Έξοδος
1-
idea
2-
clue
3-
off the top of one's head
4-
offhand
5-
to hear of
6-
to know something like the back of one's hand
7-
sure
8-
positive
9-
by heart
10-
to know somebody or something inside out
11-
next to nothing
12-
faint
13-
certain
idea
ουσιαστικό
i
d
d
ea
i:ə
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Κλείσιμο
Σύνδεση
(σκέψη)

(σκέψη)

ιδέα

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

example
Παράδειγμα
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Sarah proposed a brilliant idea for the upcoming fundraiser
Do you have any ideas on how to improve our team's productivity?
clue
ουσιαστικό
c
k
l
l
ue
u
(ένδειξη)

(ένδειξη)

ίχνος

a piece of evidence that leads someone toward the solution of a crime or problem

off the top of {one's} head
off the top of one's head
φράση
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/ˈɔf ðə tˈɑːp ʌv wˈʌnz hˈɛd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

What is the origin of the idiom "off the top of one's head" and when to use it?

The idiom "off the top of one's head" originates from the idea that information or ideas are presented without deep thought or prior planning. It is used to describe providing a quick response or answer based on one's immediate knowledge or intuition, rather than relying on research or careful consideration. This phrase emphasizes spontaneity and a lack of formal preparation.

offhand
επίρρημα
o
ɔ
ff
f
h
h
a
æ
n
n
d
d
(χωρίς προετοιμασία)

(χωρίς προετοιμασία)

αυθόρμητα

without any preparation or prior thought

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Ερωτηματικό Επίρρημα
to hear of
to hear of
ρήμα
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/hˈɪɹ ʌv/
(γνωρίζω για)

(γνωρίζω για)

ακούω για

to know about somebody or something because one has received information or news about them

Γραμματικές Πληροφορίες:

Μεταβατικός
Κατάσταση Φράσης
inseparable
ρήμα της φράσης
hear
μόριο της φράσης
of
to [know] {sth} like the back of {one's} hand
to know something like the back of one's hand
φράση
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/nˈoʊ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ lˈaɪk ðə bˈæk ʌv wˈʌnz hˈænd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to be well-informed about or completely familiar with something

What is the origin of the idiom "know something like the back of one's hand" and when to use it?

The idiom "know something like the back of one's hand" suggests that someone is intimately familiar with a subject or topic, just as they are with the physical features of their own hand. It implies a deep and thorough knowledge of the subject. This expression is used to emphasize how well someone knows or understands something, indicating a high level of familiarity and expertise.

sure
sure
επίθετο
s
ʃ
u
ʊ
r
r
e
(βεβαίος)

(βεβαίος)

σίγουρος

(of a person) feeling confident about something being correct or true

uncertain
positive
επίθετο
p
p
o
ɑ
s
z
i
ə
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(σίγουρος)

(σίγουρος)

αισιόδοξος

(of a person) having no doubt about something

by heart
φράση
uk flag
/baɪ hˈɑːɹt/
N/A

N/A

by relying only on one's memory

to know somebody or something inside out
φράση
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/nˈoʊ ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ɪnsˈaɪd ˈaʊt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to have very good knowledge or understanding about someone or something

What is the origin of the idiom "know someone or something inside out" and when to use it?

The idiom "know someone or something inside out" suggests an in-depth understanding or familiarity with a person, object, or subject. It implies knowing every detail, characteristic, or aspect thoroughly, as if one has explored its inner workings. This expression is used to emphasize a high level of knowledge, expertise, or familiarity with someone or something. It signifies that the individual has a comprehensive understanding, leaving no hidden aspects or mysteries.

next to nothing
φράση
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/nˈɛkst tə nˈʌθɪŋ/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to a degree that is very little and close to nothing

faint
επίθετο
f
f
ai
n
n
t
t
(αχνός)

(αχνός)

αμυδρός

difficult to see, hear, smell, etc.

certain
certain
επίθετο
c
s
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t
ai
ə
n
n
(βεβαίος)

(βεβαίος)

σίγουρος

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

uncertain

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