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
Balboa	[bæl'bəuə]
Tierra	-	Various
Aldert	-	Dutch
Iker	-	Basque
Osman	-	Turkish
Charline	-	French