Know what's what Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət

NOH wuts WUT

UK

nˈəʊ/ /wɒts/ /wˈɒt

noh WOTS WOT

التعريف

To understand what is truly important or correct in a situation; to be knowledgeable and experienced about how things really work.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Informal expression. Used to show someone is not easily fooled, understands priorities, or is experienced. Common in workplaces or when discussing expertise. Not for technical knowledge—means real-world sense or savvy.

• Spanish: saber lo que es importante - saber lo que se debe saber
• Portuguese (BR): saber o que é importante - saber das coisas
• Portuguese (PT): saber o que interessa - perceber do assunto
• Chinese (Simplified): 知道内情 - 明白什么是重要的
• Chinese (Traditional): 知道內情 - 明白什麼是重要的
• Hindi: असलियत जानना - क्या महत्वपूर्ण है यह जानना
• Arabic: يعرف ما يجري - يعرف الأهم
• Bengali: কী আসল তা জানা - কি হচ্ছে তা বোঝা
• Russian: разбираться в деле - знать толк
• Japanese: 事情の本質をわかっている - 何が重要か理解している
• Vietnamese: biết rõ mọi chuyện - hiểu vấn đề
• Korean: 상황을 잘 알다 - 중요한 것을 알다
• Turkish: işin aslını bilmek - neyin ne olduğunu bilmek
• Urdu: اصل بات جاننا - معاملات کو سمجھنا
• Indonesian: tahu seluk-beluknya - paham situasi

جمل نموذجية

She really knows what's what in this business.

basic

Ask Tom. He knows what's what around here.

basic

If you want advice, talk to someone who knows what's what.

basic

Don't worry, I know what's what—just follow my lead.

natural

After working here for years, she really knows what's what.

natural

Only a few people here know what's what and the rest just pretend.

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