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in the know

knowledgeable. Let's ask Bob. He's in the know. I have no knowledge of how to work this machine. I think I can get myself in the know very quickly though.

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in the know

having more information about something than most other people People in the know go there for the best skiing in the east.

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in the know

Privy to special or secret information, as in Not too many people are in the know about this project. [Late 1800s]

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in the know

mod. knowledgeable (about something); having inside knowledge (about something). Sure I’m in the know. But I’m not telling.

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in the know

Informal

Possessing special or secret information.

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