a nodding acquaintance with (someone or something)

a nodding acquaintance

A very limited knowledge of or familiarity with a given person or thing. I'll help you as best I can, but I only have a nodding acquaintance with property laws. I have a nodding acquaintance with him, but I wouldn't feel comfortable asking him to help me on this project.
See also: acquaintance, nod

a nodding acquaintance with (someone or something)

A very limited knowledge of or familiarity with a given person or thing. I'll help you as best I can, but I only have a nodding acquaintance with property laws. I have a nodding acquaintance with him, but I wouldn't feel comfortable asking him to help me on this project.
See also: acquaintance, nod
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a nodding acquaintance
  • acquaintance
  • nodding acquaintance
  • nodding acquaintance, a
  • a passing acquaintance with (someone or something)
  • a passing acquaintance with someone
  • a passing acquaintance with something
  • be on nodding terms
  • be on nodding terms (with someone)
  • be on nodding terms with somebody