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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on a need-to-know basis [Phrase]

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: I ca n't give you all the details of the project , but I 'll share what you need to know on a need-to-know basis .

back to front [Phrase]

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

Ex: The engineer understands the construction plans for this bridge back to front .

to [know] {sth} like the back of {one's} hand [Phrase]

to be well-informed about or completely familiar with something

Ex: I 've lived in this town for years , so I know the streets like the back of my hand .

to [know] {sb/sth} inside out [Phrase]

to have very good knowledge or understanding about someone or something

Ex: After years of studying this topic , I know it inside out .

to [have] {sth} at {one's} fingertips [Phrase]

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

Ex: As an experienced pilot , Blake has emergency procedures at his fingertips in case of any issues during flight .

to [have|know] {sth} down pat [Phrase]

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

Ex: She knows the piano piece down pat ; she can play it flawlessly .

up to speed [Phrase]

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

Ex: After attending the training , she was up to speed on the new software .

the ins and outs of {sth} [Phrase]

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

Ex: As a lawyer , she knows the ins and outs of the legal system .

to [stand] on the shoulders of giants [Phrase]

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

Ex: Today 's scientists stand on the shoulders of giants like Newton , Galileo , and Einstein .

a thing or two [Phrase]

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

Ex: She knows a thing or two about gardening , so ask her for advice on planting flowers .

to [know] the score [Phrase]

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

Ex: She 's been working in this company for years , so she really knows the score when it comes to office politics .

street smarts [nom]

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Ex: She may not have a college degree , but she 's got street smarts that help her succeed in any situation .

Elle n'a peut-être pas de diplôme universitaire, mais elle a le sens de la rue qui l'aide à réussir dans n'importe quelle situation.

Connaissance et Compréhension
Knowledge	Logique & Sagesse	Conscience ou Inconscience	Actualités et informations
Ignorance	Understanding	Manque de compréhension	Absence de compréhension
Realization	Se souvenir	Oubli	Expertise
Inexpérience