get the low-down

get the low-down

To learn or be told the truth, facts, or most pertinent information about something. Oh, I got the low-down from him: he has some great business opportunity lined up, but naturally, he needs to borrow a few thousand dollars to get it going. You'll get the low-down on day-to-day tasks around the office from Jane.
See also: get
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

give somebody/get the ˈlow-down (on somebody/something)

(informal) give somebody/get the important and true facts about somebody/something: Can you give me the low-down on this deal with the Bank of China?
See also: get, give, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • give somebody/get the low-down
  • give (one) the low-down
  • jump to a conclusion
  • jump to conclusions
  • jump to conclusions, to
  • jump/leap to conclusions
  • leap to conclusions
  • rush to conclusions
  • the lowdown on
  • low-down