not know from Adam



not know someone from Adam

Fig. not to know someone by sight at all. I wouldn't recognize John if I saw him up close. I don't know him from Adam. What does she look like? I don't know her from Adam.
See also: Adam, know, not

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jeanette[dʒə'net]
Prochorus-Biblical, Biblical Latin
Aphrodisia-Ancient Greek
Desmond['dezmənd]
AurÈLe-French
Hero (2)-Ancient Greek (Latinized)