Know the drill Meaning in English
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɹɪɫ
NOH-thuh-DRIL
nˈəʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /dɹˈɪl
noh-thuh-DRIL
Definição
This expression means that someone is already familiar with what needs to be done because they have done it before, or it’s a routine procedure.
Uso & Nuances
Informal, often used in workplaces, schools, or repeated situations. Common in instructions; can be said with a wink or sigh to show routine or boredom. Not literal—no actual 'drill' involved.
Spanish: saber lo que hay que hacer - ya conoces el procedimientoPortuguese (BR): já sabe o que fazer - conhece o procedimentoPortuguese (PT): já sabes o que fazer - conheces o procedimentoChinese (Simplified): 知道流程 - 你懂规矩Chinese (Traditional): 知道流程 - 你懂規矩Hindi: प्रक्रिया पता है - तरीका पता हैArabic: تعرف القاعدة - تعرف الإجراءاتBengali: নিয়ম জানা - কাজ জানোRussian: знаешь порядок - знаешь, что делатьJapanese: やり方は分かっている - お決まりの流れを知っているVietnamese: biết quy trình - biết rồiKorean: 절차를 알다 - 익숙하다Turkish: prosedürü bilmek - ne yapılacağını bilmekUrdu: کام معلوم ہے - طریقہ معلوم ہےIndonesian: sudah tahu prosedurnya - sudah tahu caranya
Frases de Exemplo
You know the drill—please wash your hands before eating.
basic
All students know the drill when the fire alarm rings.
basic
After so many meetings, I know the drill by now.
basic
"Okay folks, you know the drill—phones off, eyes forward!"
natural
Don’t worry about giving me instructions again—I know the drill.
natural
Whenever the boss comes, we know the drill: look busy!
natural