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Knowledge & Understanding - Knowledge

Discover how English idioms like "back to front" and "the ins and outs of" relate to knowledge in English.

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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 project details are shared on a need-to-know basis. 
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back to front

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

Ex: She knows the system back to front, so ask her if you get stuck. 
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to [know] {sth} like the back of {one's} hand

to be well-informed about or completely familiar with something

Ex: She knows this neighborhood like the back of her hand. 
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to [know] {sb/sth} inside out

to have very good knowledge or understanding about someone or something

Ex: She knows the company inside out, so she'll spot any problem quickly. 
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to [have]  {sth} at  {one's} fingertips

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

Ex: With the new app, all your documents are at your fingertips. 
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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: She has the presentation down pat and won't need any notes. 
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up to speed
up to speed
[phrase]

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

Ex: I missed the meeting, so can you bring me up to speed? 
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the ins and outs of {sth}

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

Ex: She knows the ins and outs of the hiring process. 
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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: Modern scientists stand on the shoulders of giants like Newton and Einstein. 
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a thing or two

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

Ex: After twenty years in business, she knows a thing or two about negotiation. 
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to [know] the score

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

Ex: Don't try to fool Maria; she knows the score. 
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street smarts

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

Ex: He didn't have much formal education, but he had plenty of street smarts. 
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