know ABCs



know one's ABCs

Fig. to know the alphabet; to know the most basic things (about something). Bill can't do it. He doesn't even know his ABCs. You can't expect to write a letter when you don't even know your ABCs.
See also: ABC, know

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aeneas[i:'ni:æs]
Shona['ʃəuna:]
Finley-Irish, Scottish, English
SharronSHER-ən, SHAR-ənEnglish
Leilah-English (Rare)
DylanDUL-an (Welsh), DIL-ən (English)Welsh, English, Welsh Mythology