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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Thalia	-	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Melania	me-LAHN-yah (Polish)	Italian, Spanish, Polish, Late Roman
Nashwa	-	Arabic
Candis	KAN-dis	English
Kailyn	KAY-lin	English (Modern)
Karmela	-	Croatian