know the score

English

Pronunciation

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Verb

know the score

1. (idiomatic) To be aware of a situation, especially of the consequences of misconduct

   Our love wasn't perfect I know, I think you know the score. When you say you love me, oh boy, I can't ask for more. - Kylie Mingoue - Better the Devil You Know

Translations

Translations

• French: connaître la musique (fr), connaître la chanson (fr)
• Hungarian: tudja, mi az ábra, ismeri a dörgést
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• Spanish: quedarse con la copla, conocer el percal

See also

• know the drill