| 释义 |
know one's onions informal Be very knowledgeable about something: Fred knows his onions about Social Credit...- When it comes to real ales and strong continental lagers the landlord really knows his onions, having been lured away from the Fat Cat in Norwich, a pub which wins major awards every single year.
- There's room here for a few mavericks, including Canadian and Argentine labels, and - should you not know your onions - the young and friendly staff are happy to pass on their own top tips.
- And you need to know your onions when you tackle Beethoven, even before you get to the details of the music.
See parent entry: onion |