colloquial. to know what's what: to have good judgement, know what is appropriate; to have full knowledge of a particular matter; (now esp.) to…
| 单词 | θ124353 |
| 释义 | the mind > mental capacity > understanding > wisdom, sagacity > worldly wisdom > have worldly wisdom [phrase] (7) to know what's whatc1422 colloquial. to know what's what: to have good judgement, know what is appropriate; to have full knowledge of a particular matter; (now esp.) to… to know (also learn, show, teach, tell) (a person) a thing or two1760 colloquial. a thing or two: several things; a considerable or significant number of things. Chiefly with verbs relating to the possession or… to know one's way around1814 With around or about as a preposition or adverb: to be familiar with a place, area, or neighbourhood. to have one's head screwed on right (also the right way)1821 colloquial to have one's head screwed on right (also the right way) and variants: to use one's intelligence to advantage; to be shrewd; (in later… to have been around1872 colloquial (originally U.S.). to have been around: to have visited many places and gained considerable experience of the world; = to have been round… to know (also have) all the answers1896 colloquial. to know (also have) all the answers: to be knowledgeable or expert in everything; to be worldly-wise or experienced; cf. similar… to know how many (blue) beans make five- Phrases. to know how many (blue) beans make five (see bean, n. 6d); †to come in with (one's) five eggs (see egg, n. 4). |
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