know the score en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, informal) 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
1990, Stock Aitken Waterman, “Better the Devil You Know”, in Rhythm of Love, performed by Kylie Minogue:I've seen it before / I know the score / You're trying to be wild and carefree / You really can't take it no more
1980, “Somehow”, in New Clear Days, performed by The Vapors:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| knows the score | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| knew the score | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| knowing the score | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| known the score | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |
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Translations (10)
fr connaître la chanson (Translations) · hu tudja, mi az ábra (Translations) · fi tietää tilanne (Translations) · pl orientować się (Translations) · hu ismeri a dörgést (Translations) · fi olla kärryillä (Translations) · ru знать, что к чему́ (Translations) · fr connaître la musique (Translations) · es quedarse con la copla (Translations) · es conocer el percal (Translations)