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idea
2-
clue
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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
simplified /aideeē/
i
d
d
ea
i:ə
Spelling
Tutup
Masuk
(gagasan)

(gagasan)

ide

[ Kata benda ]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Clue
simplified /kloo/
c
k
l
l
u
u:
e
(waaktu)

(waaktu)

petunjuk

[ Kata benda ]

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
uk flag
/ˈɔf ðə tˈɑːp ʌv wˈʌnz hˈɛd/
N/A

N/A

[ Kata benda ]
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
simplified /aawfhānd/
o
ɔ:
ff
f
h
h
a
æ
n
n
d
d
(tanpa berpikir panjang)

(tanpa berpikir panjang)

secara sembarangan

[ Kata benda ]

without any preparation or prior thought

Informasi Gramatikal:

Kata Keterangan Interogatif
to hear of
To hear of
uk flag
/hˈɪɹ ʌv/
(mendapatkan informasi tentang)

(mendapatkan informasi tentang)

mendengar tentang

[ Kata benda ]

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

Informasi Gramatikal:

Transitif
Status Frasa
inseparable
kata kerja frasa
hear
partikel frasa
of
to [know] {sth} like the back of {one's} hand
To know something like the back of one's hand
uk flag
/nˈoʊ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ lˈaɪk ðə bˈæk ʌv wˈʌnz hˈænd/
N/A

N/A

[ Kata benda ]
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
simplified /shur/
s
ʃ
u
ʊ
r
r
e
(yakin)

(yakin)

pasti

[ Kata benda ]

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

uncertain
Positive
simplified /paazētiv/
p
p
o
ɑ:
s
z
i
ə
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(pasti)

(pasti)

yakin

[ Kata benda ]

(of a person) having no doubt about something

By heart
uk flag
/baɪ hˈɑːɹt/
N/A

N/A

[ Kata benda ]

by relying only on one's memory

To know somebody or something inside out
uk flag
/nˈoʊ ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ɪnsˈaɪd ˈaʊt/
N/A

N/A

[ Kata benda ]
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
uk flag
/nˈɛkst tə nˈʌθɪŋ/
N/A

N/A

[ Kata benda ]
Collocation

to a degree that is very little and close to nothing

Faint
simplified /feint/
f
f
ai
n
n
t
t
(redup)

(redup)

lemah

[ Kata benda ]

difficult to see, hear, smell, etc.

certain
Certain
simplified /sērtēn/
c
s
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t
ai
ə
n
n
(pasti)

(pasti)

yakin

[ Kata benda ]

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

uncertain

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