Know inside out Meaning in English
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈɪnˌsaɪd/, /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt
NOH in-SYD owt
nˈəʊ/ /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt
noh in-SYD owt
Definition
To understand or be extremely familiar with something in every detail.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used for skills, topics, or places ("He knows this city inside out"). Similar to 'be an expert in', but more about familiarity. Not used for people. Common alternative: 'know backwards and forwards'.
Spanish: conocer a fondo - saber de memoriaPortuguese (BR): conhecer de cor e salteado - saber tudo sobrePortuguese (PT): conhecer de cor e salteado - saber tudo sobreChinese (Simplified): 了如指掌 - 非常熟悉Chinese (Traditional): 瞭如指掌 - 非常熟悉Hindi: अंदर-बाहर जानना - पूरी तरह समझनाArabic: يعرف عن ظهر قلب - يعرف كل صغيرة وكبيرةBengali: পুরোপুরি জানা - প্রতিটি বিবরণ জানাRussian: знать вдоль и поперёк - знать как свои пять пальцевJapanese: 隅から隅まで知っているVietnamese: biết rõ tường tận - biết từ trong ra ngoàiKorean: 속속들이 알다 - 완전히 파악하다Turkish: her yönüyle bilmek - avucunun içi gibi bilmekUrdu: پوری طرح سے جاننا - ہر پہلو سے واقف ہوناIndonesian: tahu luar dalam - sangat mengenal
Example Sentences
She knows inside out how to fix that computer.
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If you know inside out the rules, the exam will be easy.
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My mom knows inside out every recipe in her cookbook.
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Ask Tom if you’re stuck — he knows this place inside out.
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She’s worked here for twenty years; she knows the job inside out.
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Don’t worry, I know this route inside out — we won’t get lost.
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