tell (someone) what's what



tell (someone) what's what

To inform someone of the true facts or most fundamental information (about someone or something). After putting it off for a week, Sarah finally told Jane what's what and ended their relationship. You're so na?ve about the way you think this business operates, so allow me to finally tell you what's what.
See also: tell

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
IlmaEEL-mahFinnish
Toby['təubi]
BenjÁMin-Hungarian
Estera-Polish, Slovak, Lithuanian
Onyekachukwu-Western African, Igbo
AntÓNan-TAWNGalician