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idea
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clue
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off the top of one's head
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offhand
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to hear of
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to know something like the back of one's hand
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sure
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positive
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by heart
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to know somebody or something inside out
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next to nothing
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faint
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certain
idea
Sustantivo
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d
d
ea
i:ə
idea

idea

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

example
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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
Sustantivo
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k
l
l
ue
u
pista

pista

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
Frase
uk flag
/ˈɔf ðə tˈɑːp ʌv wˈʌnz hˈɛd/
sin pararse mucho a pensar

sin pararse mucho a pensar

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
Adverbio
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ɔ
ff
f
h
h
a
æ
n
n
d
d
sin pensarlo

sin pensarlo

without any preparation or prior thought

Información Gramatical:

Adverbio Interrogativo
to hear of
to hear of
Verbo
uk flag
/hˈɪɹ ʌv/
saber de

saber de

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

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
hear
partícula de la frase
of
to [know] {sth} like the back of {one's} hand
to know something like the back of one's hand
Frase
uk flag
/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
Adjetivo
s
ʃ
u
ʊ
r
r
e
seguro

seguro

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

uncertain
positive
Adjetivo
p
p
o
ɑ
s
z
i
ə
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
seguro

seguro

(of a person) having no doubt about something

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

N/A

by relying only on one's memory

to know somebody or something inside out
Frase
uk flag
/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
Frase
uk flag
/nˈɛkst tə nˈʌθɪŋ/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to a degree that is very little and close to nothing

faint
Adjetivo
f
f
ai
n
n
t
t
(débil)

(débil)

leve

difficult to see, hear, smell, etc.

certain
certain
Adjetivo
c
s
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t
ai
ə
n
n
seguro

seguro

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

uncertain

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