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Ieșire
1-
idea
2-
clue
3-
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
substantiv
i
d
d
ea
i:ə
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(concept)

(concept)

idee

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

example
Exemplu
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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
substantiv
c
k
l
l
ue
u
(pistă)

(pistă)

indice

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

N/A

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
adverb
o
ɔ
ff
f
h
h
a
æ
n
n
d
d
(fără pregătire)

(fără pregătire)

pe neașteptate

without any preparation or prior thought

Informații Gramaticale:

Adverb Interogativ
to hear of
to hear of
verb
uk flag
/hˈɪɹ ʌv/
(a afla despre)

(a afla despre)

a auzi de

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

Informații Gramaticale:

Tranzitiv
Statut Phrasal
inseparable
verbul frazei
hear
particulă a frazei
of
to [know] {sth} like the back of {one's} hand
to know something like the back of one's hand
frază
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
adjectiv
s
ʃ
u
ʊ
r
r
e
(donos)

(donos)

sigur

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

uncertain
positive
adjectiv
p
p
o
ɑ
s
z
i
ə
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(convins)

(convins)

sigur

(of a person) having no doubt about something

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

N/A

by relying only on one's memory

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

N/A

Collocation

to a degree that is very little and close to nothing

faint
adjectiv
f
f
ai
n
n
t
t
(emanant)

(emanant)

slab

difficult to see, hear, smell, etc.

certain
certain
adjectiv
c
s
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t
ai
ə
n
n
(încercând)

(încercând)

sigur

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

uncertain

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