know like the palm of one's hand
know like the palm of one's hand is the alternative form of know like the back of one's hand.
Meaning of know like the back of one's hand
Verb
know like the back of one's hand (third-person singular simple present knows like the back of one's hand, present participle knowing like the back of one's hand, simple past knew like the back of one's hand, past participle known like the back of one's hand)
- To be intimately knowledgeable about something.
- He knows the software like the back of his hand, and can often solve problems over the phone, without looking.
- Synonyms:
- know inside and out, know like a book
Forms of know like the palm of one's hand
| third-person singular present | knows like the palm of one's hand |
|---|---|
| present participle | knowing like the palm of one's hand |
| past | knew like the palm of one's hand |
| past participle | known like the palm of one's hand |
Questions about know like the palm of one's hand
- What is know like the palm of one's hand the alternative form of?
- Know like the palm of one's hand is the alternative form of know like the back of one's hand.
Words near know like the palm of one's hand in the dictionary
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