Slang

in the know

This page is about the slang term in the know

Meaning

If someone is "in the know", they know something that only a few people are aware of.

For example

  • Maggie is close to the Prime Minister, so she's usually in the know when it comes to the government's latest plans.

  • Before you buy your new computer, ask David about getting a good deal. He's in the know about all that stuff.

Quick Quiz

Tina's boyfriend is in the know when it comes to local horse-racing, so if he tells her which horse to bet on, she should

a. ignore him

b. follow his advice

c. ask him how he knows
a) ignore him b) follow his advice c) ask him how he knows

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Contributor: Matt Errey