Safe in the knowledge Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈseɪf/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈnɑɫədʒ/, /ˈnɑɫɪdʒ

SAYF in thuh NAH-lij

UK

sˈeɪf/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /nˈɒlɪdʒ

SAYF in thuh NOL-ij

Definition

Feeling calm or confident because you know something is true or guaranteed to happen.

Usage & Nuances

This is a formal or semi-formal fixed phrase, often used to express relief or confidence based on facts. Commonly used as 'safe in the knowledge that...' followed by a clause. Not used for physical safety, but for emotional or psychological assurance.

• Spanish: tranquilo(a) sabiendo que - seguro(a) de que
• Portuguese (BR): tranquilo sabendo que - seguro de que
• Portuguese (PT): tranquilo sabendo que - seguro de que
• Chinese (Simplified): 安心地知道
• Chinese (Traditional): 安心地知道
• Hindi: इस विश्वास के साथ कि
• Arabic: واثقًا من أن - مطمئنًا إلى أن
• Bengali: নিশ্চিন্ত মনে - আত্মবিশ্বাসের সঙ্গে
• Russian: уверенно зная - спокойно зная
• Japanese: 安心して～と知って
• Vietnamese: yên tâm vì biết rằng - an tâm vì biết rằng
• Korean: ~라는 사실에 안심하며 - ~라고 확신하며
• Turkish: bunun bilinciyle gönül rahatlığıyla - emin olarak
• Urdu: مطمئن ہو کر کہ
• Indonesian: tenang karena tahu - yakin karena tahu

Example Sentences

He went to sleep safe in the knowledge that his doors were locked.

basic

She left for her trip safe in the knowledge that everything was ready at home.

basic

Parents want to know their children are safe in the knowledge that someone cares for them.

basic

I can relax safe in the knowledge that the project is in good hands.

natural

You can go on vacation safe in the knowledge that your work will get done.

natural

She smiled, safe in the knowledge that she had done her best.

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