know the score

成語所屬單字score

know the score — 慣用語

1. to understand the true nature of a situation, especially when it involves diffic

1.慣用語
釋義

了解實情;知道狀況

to understand the true nature of a situation, especially when it involves difficulties or unpleasant facts.

例句

Ezra knew the score before accepting the job — long hours and low pay at first.

You do not need to explain the risks to me; I know the score perfectly well.