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单词 in the know
释义

in the know

phrase
If you are in the know about something, especially something that is not known about or understood by many people, you have information about it.
It was gratifying to be in the know about important people.
He takes crucial decisions without consulting people in the know.
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in the know in British English

informal
aware or informed
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in the know in American English

Informal
having confidential information
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Examples of 'in the know' in a sentence
in the know

People in the know think something else might be up.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Finding out what to do in a strange city from people in the know is a winner.
The Sun (2013)
But he does count himself in the know about human nature.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The more people in the know, the more chance there is of information leaking out.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Study a rumour and you find a social network - people in the know.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But that's not where people in the know go.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
With so many people in the know, how could a man so well connected not have known?
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It will come as a surprise to many, as the only people fully in the know were their parents.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
I pick companies after speaking with people in the know in China and using my own local knowledge.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Those in the know rave about The Basement.
The Sun (2013)
 People in the know take kindly to being consulted, require extra attention and respect, and need it early in the process.
Christianity Today (2000)
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