How to Pronounce "know the score"
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskɔɹ
NOH thuh SKOR
nˈəʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /skˈɔː
NOH thuh SKAW
Definition
To understand the real situation, especially when it's complicated, difficult, or unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskɔɹ
British English
nˈəʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /skˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH thuh SKOR
UK
NOH thuh SKAW
Listen in Context
You need to know the score before making a big decision.
If you work here, you should know the score.
She already knows the score about the project.
Don’t worry, I know the score—I’ve done this a hundred times.