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English idioms related to Knowledge & Understanding - Understanding
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to know a hawk from a handsaw
phrase
to be able to show or recognize a difference between two individuals or things
1
open book
noun
a person or a thing that is easy to understand or predict
2
to read
sb
like a book
phrase
to be able to easily understand what someone is thinking about or what their intention is
3
to get to the heart / bottom of
sth
phrase
to discover or determine the underlying cause of something, particularly an issue
4
to read between the lines
phrase
to get an understanding of what someone's true intention is or how they feel based on what they say or write
5
head trip
noun
an experience that is as very thrilling and memorable
6
to drum
sth
into
one's
head
phrase
to frequently repeat something to someone so that they finally learn or memorize it
7
quick off the mark
phrase
reacting quickly or immediately to an opportunity or situation
8
in words of one syllable
phrase
in a tone or manner that can be understood by many
9
the scales fall from
one's
eyes
sentence
to suddenly realize the truth about a situation
10
light bulb moment
phrase
a moment when a good idea or solution comes to one's mind
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