know the score

know the score
разг.
(know the score (тж. know what the score is))
быть хорошо осведомлённым, информированным, хорошо разбираться в чём-л.; ≈ знать, что к чему [первонач. амер.]

...we need hep guys who know the score, don't scare easy. (A. Hailey, ‘Wheels’, ch. 14) — Нам сейчас нужны знающие, толковые ребята, которых не так легко запугать.

The little, half-starved guy looked more a victim than a villain. Besides, someone who knew the score wouldn't leave himself that vulnerable. (A. Hailey, ‘Wheels’, ch. 14) — Этот маленький заморыш больше смахивал на жертву, чем на злодея. Кроме того, если бы он был парень не промах, он бы не подставил себя под удар.

In this job we need someone who is hard-working and who knows what the score is. (HAI) — На этой работе нам нужен человек трудолюбивый и знающий свое дело.


Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.

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Смотреть что такое "know the score" в других словарях:

  • know the score — See: THE SCORE …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • know the score — See: THE SCORE …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • know the score — know what is happening, in the know, know your stuff    The leader of the party should know the score. He or she should be well informed …   English idioms

  • know the score — verb be well informed (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑be with it, ↑be on the ball, ↑know what s going on, ↑know what s what • Hypernyms: ↑know • Verb Frames …   Useful english dictionary

  • know the score — tv. to know the way things work in the hard, cruel world. □ Don’t try to con me. I know the score. □ She knows the score. She wasn’t born yesterday …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • know the score —    When you know the score, you are well informed about a situation and know what to expect.     If Laura damages the car, her dad won t lend it to her again. She knows the score …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • know the score — informal to know all the important facts in a situation, especially the unpleasant ones. You know the score no payment until after the article is published …   New idioms dictionary

  • know the score — verb To be aware of a situation, especially of the consequences of misconduct Our love wasnt perfect I know, I think you know the score. When you say you love me, oh boy, I cant ask for more …   Wiktionary

  • know the score — informal to know the truth about something, especially when it is unpleasant You don t have to lie to me. I know the score …   English dictionary

  • know\ the\ score — See: the score …   Словарь американских идиом

  • know the score — informal be aware of the essential facts. → score …   English new terms dictionary


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