have a clear idea; know the score; be well-informed
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to have a clear idea of how things stand; to know the score; to be well-informed about the situation
Often used to describe someone who has done thorough research or investigation and therefore understands the situation clearly. Can be used as predicate or attribute.
Tā他
duì对
shì市
chǎng场
dòng动
tài态
xiōng胸
zhōng中
yǒu有
shù数
，
suǒ所
yǐ以
tóu投
zī资
jué决
cè策
zǒng总
shì是
hěn很
zhǔn准
què确
。
He has a clear picture of market trends, so his investment decisions are always accurate.
Zhǐ只
yǒu有
shēn深
rù入
jī基
céng层
diào调
chá查
yán研
jiū究
，
cái才
néng能
zuò做
dào到
xiōng胸
zhōng中
yǒu有
shù数
。
Only by going deep into the grassroots to investigate and research can one have a clear idea of the situation.
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Miàn面
duì对
fù复
zá杂
jú局
miàn面
，
tā他
xiōng胸
zhōng中
yǒu有
shù数
，
zhǐ指
huī挥
ruò若
dìng定
。
Faced with a complex situation, he knew exactly what he was doing and directed with calm assurance.