know the score

know the score
verb
be well-informed (Freq. 1)
• Hypernyms: ↑know
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s

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know the score
1. To know the hard facts of the situation
2. To know what is required, without having to be told
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Main Entry: ↑score

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know the score informal phrase
to know the truth about something, especially when it is unpleasant

You don’t have to lie to me. I know the score.

Thesaurus: to know something or someonesynonym
Main entry: score

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informal be aware of the essential facts about a situation

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know the score — see ↑score, 1
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Main Entry: ↑know
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know the score
informal : to have a good understanding of a situation

Now that she knows the score, she won't make the same mistake again.

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Main Entry: ↑score

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