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know way around

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know one's way around

 

1. and know one's way about Lit. to know how to get from place to place. I can find my way. I know my way around. I don't know my way around this city yet.

2. Fig. to know how to deal with people and situations; to have had much experience at living. I can get along in the world. I know my way around. Do you think I don't know my way around?

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know your way around (somewhere)

to be familiar with a place He'd be a good guide for tourists because he really knows his way around the city.

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know your way around something

to have knowledge about how something works You don't have to know your way around a slide rule to enjoy these exhibits.

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