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Connaissance et Compréhension - Knowledge

Découvrez comment les idiomes anglais comme "back to front" et "the ins and outs of" sont liés à la connaissance en anglais.

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English idioms related to Knowledge & Understanding
on a need-to-know basis

used to refer to the practice of providing information only to those who absolutely require that specific information to perform their tasks or duties effectively

Ex: The manager shared the company's expansion plans with the team members on a need-to-know basis.
back to front

used to indicate one's complete knowledge or understanding of something

Ex: Having grown up in the neighborhood, she knows the streets and alleys back to front.
to [know] {sth} like the back of {one's} hand

to be well-informed about or completely familiar with something

Ex: As a history professor, she knows historical events and dates like the back of her hand.
to [know] {sb/sth} inside out

to have very good knowledge or understanding about someone or something

Ex: After so many rehearsals, the actors know their lines and characters inside out.
to [have]  {sth} at  {one's} fingertips

to have easy, immediate access to something, often information or resources

Ex: If she spent more time reviewing, the student would have the chemistry formulas at her fingertips for the final exam.
to [have|know] {sth} down pat

to know something so perfectly that one can do it at anytime without having to focus or think

Ex: Once you've been in this job for a while, you'll have the procedures down pat.
up to speed
up to speed
[Phrase]

in a state of being informed and knowledgeable about a particular topic or situation

Ex: She joined the company recently but has already gotten up to speed with our workflow.
the ins and outs of {sth}

a complete set of facts or details about how something is done or how it works

Ex: She's been working here for years, so she knows the ins and outs of company policies.
to [stand] on the shoulders of giants

to take advantage of the understanding and discoveries of influential figures who have been through the same or similar intellectual progress

Ex: As a student, I feel like I'm standing on the shoulders of giants when I learn from experienced professors.
a thing or two

some pieces of information or knowledge that may be useful or relevant at a later time

Ex: Having traveled extensively, she's seen a thing or two and can share some interesting stories.
to [know] the score

to be well-informed about a particular situation, to the point where one is able to determine the outcome

Ex: In the world of finance, you have to know the score to make successful investments.
street smarts

the knowledge or experience that is crucial for one to survive or succeed in urban environments

débrouillardise urbaine, savoir-faire de la rue

débrouillardise urbaine, savoir-faire de la rue

Ex: His street smarts helped him navigate through the challenges of the business world .Son **sens de la rue** l'a aidé à naviguer à travers les défis du monde des affaires.
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