Meaning of know like a book | Babel Free
Definitions
To have an extensive and penetrating understanding of (something or someone).
Examples
“"He's a bad man, that John Mason, and my advice to you and to every one, is to keep⟳ clear of him. I know⟳ him like⟳ a book."”
“"Olson can hide⟳ out around here until the snow⟳ flies if he wants to. He knows these woods—every steam and lake—like⟳ a book."”
“"I played with the guy seven days a week; I knew him like⟳ a book."”
“"Around here I know⟳ the shoreline like⟳ a book."”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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