Phrase guide

know the score

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To be aware of a situation, especially of the consequences of misconduct.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

be well-informed

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: be with it, be on the ball, know what's going on, know what's what

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: know

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: tietää tilanne — Translations
  • Finnish: olla kärryillä — Translations
  • French: connaître la musique — Translations
  • French: connaître la chanson — Translations
  • Hungarian: tudja, mi az ábra — Translations
  • Hungarian: ismeri a dörgést — Translations
  • Polish: orientować się — Translations
  • Russian: знать, что к чему́ (znatʹ, što k čemú) — Translations
  • Spanish: quedarse con la copla — Translations
  • Spanish: conocer el percal — Translations