Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

know the score

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.81 in modern English

Syllables: know the s-core
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To be aware of a situation, especially of the consequences of misconduct.

Informal

Example Sentences

"I've seen it before / I know the score / You're trying to be wild and carefree / You really can't take it no more"
"Our love wasn't perfect I know, I think you know the score / When you say you love me, oh boy, I can't ask for more"

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

knows the score (present, singular) knowing the score (participle, present) knew the score (past) known the score (participle, past)

Phrases

know the drill

Frequently Paired Words

know the drill

Synonyms

be with it be on the ball know what's going on know what's what

Questions

What does know the score mean?: To be aware of a situation, especially of the consequences of misconduct.

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