Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
know-your-onions
idiom
/noʊ jʊr ˈʌn.jənz/
Definition
To be knowledgeable or well-informed about a particular subject.
Examples
- She really knows her onions when it comes to computer programming.
- If you want to succeed in marketing, you need to know your onions in that field.
- He may seem clueless sometimes, but he knows his onions about history.
Meaning
This idiom implies that a person has a thorough understanding and expertise in a specific area or topic.
Synonyms
- be knowledgeable
- be well-informed
- be an expert
- have expertise
