knowledge
Idioms (15)
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hit home
CEFR B2make someone fully understand or feel the importance of something
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have an eye for
CEFR B2be naturally skilled at noticing or judging a particular quality
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get wind of
CEFR B2learn about something private or secret, usually through an indirect channel
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unknown quantity
CEFR B2a person or factor whose nature, ability, or effect cannot yet be predicted
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draw a blank
CEFR B2to be unable to recall or produce the needed answer or information
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put two and two together
CEFR B1to infer a conclusion by connecting the available clues
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par for the course
CEFR B2Normal and unsurprising for a particular situation, even if it is inconvenient or disappointing.
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scratch the surface
CEFR B2To examine or deal with only a small, superficial part of a larger subject.
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know the score
CEFR B2To understand the true situation, including its rules, risks, or likely consequences.
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anyone's guess
CEFR B1something whose answer or outcome is completely uncertain
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jack of all trades
CEFR B2a versatile person with many useful skills but no necessary specialization
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too clever by half
CEFR B2clever in a self-defeating way, so one's crafty plan causes trouble instead of success
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up to speed
CEFR B1fully informed about a current situation or topic and ready to proceed
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take something as read
CEFR B2to treat a statement as already established and beyond further discussion
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pick someone's brain
CEFR B1to seek ideas or guidance from someone with useful expertise
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