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Kennis en Begrip - Knowledge

Ontdek hoe Engelse idiomen als 'back to front' en 'the ins and outs of' zich verhouden tot kennis in het Engels.

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English idioms related to Knowledge & Understanding

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.
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back to front
[Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Having grown up in the neighborhood , she knows the streets and back to front.
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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.
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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.
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to have easy, immediate access to something, often information or resources

Ex: If she spent more time reviewing , the student have the chemistry formulas at her fingertips for the final exam .
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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 , youhave the procedures down pat.
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up to speed
[Zinsdeel]

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.
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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.
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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.
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a thing or two
[Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Having traveled extensively , she 's a thing or two and can share some interesting stories .
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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 know the score to make successful investments .
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street smarts
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

straatwijsheid, levenswijsheid

straatwijsheid, levenswijsheid

Ex: street smarts helped him navigate through the challenges of the business world .
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