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
JaelJAY-əl (English), JAYL (English)Biblical
AggieAG-eeEnglish
Georgeta-Romanian
FahrİYe-Turkish
FrazierFRAY-zhərScottish, English
Arsenios-Ancient Greek