- know stuff
- know (your) stuff
informal
to know a lot about a subject, or to be very good at doing something.
When it comes to restoring grand pianos, Mr Morley really knows his stuff.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
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know your stuff — informal phrase to know a lot about something and be able to use your knowledge If you have any questions, John really knows his stuff. Thesaurus: to know something or someonesynonym Main entry: stuff * * * know your stuff see … Useful english dictionary
know one's way around — or[know one s way about] {v. phr.} 1. To understand how things happen in the world; he experienced in the ways of the world. * /The sailor had been in the wildest ports in the world. He knew his way around./ Compare: HAVE BEEN AROUND. 2. or… … Dictionary of American idioms
know one's way around — or[know one s way about] {v. phr.} 1. To understand how things happen in the world; he experienced in the ways of the world. * /The sailor had been in the wildest ports in the world. He knew his way around./ Compare: HAVE BEEN AROUND. 2. or… … Dictionary of American idioms
know your stuff — know (your) stuff informal to know a lot about a subject, or to be very good at doing something. When it comes to restoring grand pianos, Mr Morley really knows his stuff … New idioms dictionary
know\ one's\ way\ about — • know one s way around • know one s way about v. phr. 1. To understand how things happen in the world; he experienced in the ways of the world. The sailor had been in the wildest ports in the world. He knew his way around. Compare: have been… … Словарь американских идиом
know\ one's\ way\ around — • know one s way around • know one s way about v. phr. 1. To understand how things happen in the world; he experienced in the ways of the world. The sailor had been in the wildest ports in the world. He knew his way around. Compare: have been… … Словарь американских идиом
stuff — [stuf] n. [ME stoffe < OFr estoffe < estoffer, prob. < Gr styphein, to pull together, tighten < styppe, tow, coarse cloth of flax or hemp: see STOP] 1. the material or substance out of which anything is or can be made; raw material 2 … English World dictionary
know your stuff — know a lot, know facts, have the answers In calculus, Tara knows her stuff. She can solve difficult problems … English idioms
know the score — know what is happening, in the know, know your stuff The leader of the party should know the score. He or she should be well informed … English idioms
stuff — [[t]stʌ̱f[/t]] ♦♦ stuffs, stuffing, stuffed 1) N UNCOUNT: usu with supp You can use stuff to refer to things such as a substance, a collection of things, events, or ideas, or the contents of something in a general way without mentioning the thing … English dictionary
