know somebody like the back of your hand

know somebody like the back of your hand
know sb/sth inside ˈout | know sb/sth like the back of your ˈhand idiom
(informal) to be very familiar with sth

This is where I grew up. I know this area like the back of my hand.

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  • know somebody inside out — know sb/sth inside ˈout | know sb/sth like the back of your ˈhand idiom (informal) to be very familiar with sth • This is where I grew up. I know this area like the back of my hand. Main entry: ↑knowidiom …   Useful english dictionary

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