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know the score

/nəʊ ðə skɔːr/

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phrase

/nəʊ ðə skɔːr/B2informal
  • ruНеформальное выражение, означающее понимание истинной сути ситуации, особенно её неприятных или практических аспектов.

An informal expression meaning to understand the true nature of a situation, especially the unpleasant or practical aspects of it.

  1. Understand the situationB2informal

    To be fully aware of the facts, realities, or difficulties of a situation.

    ruЗнать ситуацию

    • Don't worry about explaining it to him; he knows the score.
    • She knows the score when it comes to office politics.
    • After working here for ten years, I know the score.