| 单词 | to know one's onions |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto know one's onions P1. to know one's onions [origin unknown] : to be experienced in or knowledgeable about something. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > knowledge, what is known > familiarity > be or become familiar with [phrase] at one's fingers' (also finger) ends1528 to get the hang of1845 to know one's onions1908 to know (something) inside out1921 1908 Postal Rec. Feb. 27/3 Never mind: Billy knows his onions. He is not troubled with corns or bunions. 1922 Harper's Mag. Mar. 530/1 Mr. Roberts knows his onions, all right. 1958 J. Cannan And be Villain ix. 200 Shakespeare knew his onions, didn't he? 1974 J. Wainwright Evidence I shall Give xxxii. 166 They know their onions... They are old in wisdom and experience. 2002 Digital Photogr. Made Easy No. 12. 41/4 (advt.) We do however know our onions when it comes to digital cameras.., after all that's all we sell. < as lemmas |
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