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also known as

Known by another name or description. Often abbreviated "AKA" or "a.k.a." both in speech and in writing. The Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare," came into effect in 2014.

(if the) truth be known

I must admit; to be honest; in actuality. Truth be known, even though I majored in English literature, I've never read anything by Hemingway! I know I said I wanted to go out to the bars tonight, but if the truth be known, I'd rather just stay home and watch a movie.

let it be known

1. To make something public knowledge. She's letting it be known that she is single and ready to start dating again.

2. An expression used to assert that something is true, especially in the face of criticism or distrust. I realize that many people here believe that my company has exploited its employees, but let it be known that we have never in our 50-year history done anything that would knowingly cause harm to our workers.

for (a/some) reason(s) best known to (oneself)

For strange or perplexing reasons that the speaker cannot understand. For reasons best known to herself, Mom refuses to wear her glasses and goes around squinting at everything instead.

make it known

To make something public knowledge. She's making it known that she is single and ready to start dating again. We must make it known that our company had no involvement in the scandal.

make (oneself) known (to someone)

To introduce oneself (to someone); to make one's existence known (to someone). You should make yourself known to the consulate as soon as you arrive in the country. We're trying to make ourselves known to the leaders of the tech industry in the hopes of securing a sizable investment. He's been making himself known in various charities around the city.

know enough to come in out of the rain

To have enough common sense to choose an obvious solution (like going inside if it starts raining). I'm not surprised his latest business venture failed too—that fool doesn't know enough to come in out of the rain.

not know where to turn

1. To not have a source of aid or support that is readily available, apparent, or reliable. We were so crippled by debt that we didn't know where to turn. I just haven't known where to turn since my parents died.

2. To not have any idea about what to do next or about something. I don't know where to turn—we've tried everything we can think of to fix the login issue, but it's still there! And so I found myself alone in Las Vegas, with no car, no cell phone, and no money. I didn't know where to turn.

have known better days

To be or look particularly shabby, ill-kept, or in poor condition. Well, this car has known better days, but it's been reliable for me since the day I bought it 20 years ago. The poor guy who runs the building is a sweet fellow, but he has certainly known better days by the looks of him.

a man is known by the company he keeps

A person tends to be very similar in attitude, character, ability, or personality to the people with whom they associate or spend time. I'm not surprised he turned out to be so conniving and disloyal—just look at the degenerates he hangs around with. A man is known by the company he keeps. If a man is known by the company he keeps, then it is fair to say that this young directors has a bright future ahead indeed.

not know enough to come in out of the rain

To not have very much intelligence or common sense, especially when facing or presented with a difficult situation. I'm not surprised his latest business venture failed too—that fool doesn't know enough to come in out of the rain. Cut him some slack, Jim. You didn't know enough to come in out of the rain when you were his age, either.

if the truth were known

Prov. if people knew how something really was, instead of how it appears to be. If the truth were known, people wouldn't shop at that store. Its owners aren't as honest as they seem. Sam: You're always polite to Fred, but you don't really like him, do you? Alan: Well, no, if the truth were known.

knew it was coming

and (had) known it was coming

to have expected in advance that something was to happen. I shouldn't act surprised. I knew it was coming. It's his own fault. He should have known it was coming.

known fact

something that is generally recognized as a fact. That grass is green is a known fact. It is a known fact that John was in Chicago on the night of the murder.

known quantity

someone whose character, personality, and behavior are recognized and understood. We need not worry about how John will behave. He is a known quantity. Lisa is a known quantity and I am sure she will not surprise us by voting with the opposition.

man is known by the company he keeps

Prov. A person tends to associate with people who are like him or her. Son, when you go away to school, spend your time with serious people; don't hang around with people who go to parties all the time. A man is known by the company he keeps. If you want to know what kind of person George is, look at his friends. A man is known by the company he keeps.

not know enough to come in out of the rain

Fig. to be very stupid. Bob is so stupid he doesn't know enough to come in out of the rain. You can't expect very much from somebody who doesn't know enough to come in out of the rain.

not know where to turn

and not know which way to turn

to have no idea about what to do (about something). I was so confused I didn't know where to turn. We needed help, but we didn't know which way to turn.

tree is known by its fruit

Prov. People judge your character by what you do. (Biblical.) The politician may say she believes in more spending on child care, but the tree is known by its fruit; she hasn't voted for a single measure that would help.

not know where to turn

Also, not know which way to jump or turn . Have no idea of how to get help or what course to take. For example, With all these offers coming in, he didn't know where to turn, or When her car was towed, Meg was distraught and did not know which way to jump. The first phrase dates from about 1400.

for reasons best known to himself (or herself, etc.)

used when recounting someone's behaviour to suggest that it is puzzling or perverse. chiefly humorous

for a/some reason/reasons best known to himˈself, herˈself, etc.

(humorous) for a reason or reasons which other people find hard to understand: For reasons best known to himself, he wears two pairs of socks.

have seen/known better ˈdays

be in a worse condition than in the past: That jacket of yours has seen better days — isn’t it time you bought a new one?

let it be ˈknown/make it ˈknown that...

(formal) make sure that people are informed about something, especially by getting somebody else to tell them: The President has let it be known that he does not intend to run for election again.

make yourself ˈknown to somebody

introduce yourself to somebody: I made myself known to the hotel manager.

if (the) ˌtruth be ˈknown/ˈtold

used to tell somebody the true facts about a situation, especially when these are not known by other people: None of the students really liked the new teacher. In fact, if the truth be told, everyone was rather afraid of him.

词组	known
释义	also known as Known by another name or description. Often abbreviated "AKA" or "a.k.a." both in speech and in writing. The Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare," came into effect in 2014. (if the) truth be known I must admit; to be honest; in actuality. Truth be known, even though I majored in English literature, I've never read anything by Hemingway! I know I said I wanted to go out to the bars tonight, but if the truth be known, I'd rather just stay home and watch a movie. let it be known 1. To make something public knowledge. She's letting it be known that she is single and ready to start dating again. 2. An expression used to assert that something is true, especially in the face of criticism or distrust. I realize that many people here believe that my company has exploited its employees, but let it be known that we have never in our 50-year history done anything that would knowingly cause harm to our workers. for (a/some) reason(s) best known to (oneself) For strange or perplexing reasons that the speaker cannot understand. For reasons best known to herself, Mom refuses to wear her glasses and goes around squinting at everything instead. make it known To make something public knowledge. She's making it known that she is single and ready to start dating again. We must make it known that our company had no involvement in the scandal. make (oneself) known (to someone) To introduce oneself (to someone); to make one's existence known (to someone). You should make yourself known to the consulate as soon as you arrive in the country. We're trying to make ourselves known to the leaders of the tech industry in the hopes of securing a sizable investment. He's been making himself known in various charities around the city. know enough to come in out of the rain To have enough common sense to choose an obvious solution (like going inside if it starts raining). I'm not surprised his latest business venture failed too—that fool doesn't know enough to come in out of the rain. not know where to turn 1. To not have a source of aid or support that is readily available, apparent, or reliable. We were so crippled by debt that we didn't know where to turn. I just haven't known where to turn since my parents died. 2. To not have any idea about what to do next or about something. I don't know where to turn—we've tried everything we can think of to fix the login issue, but it's still there! And so I found myself alone in Las Vegas, with no car, no cell phone, and no money. I didn't know where to turn. have known better days To be or look particularly shabby, ill-kept, or in poor condition. Well, this car has known better days, but it's been reliable for me since the day I bought it 20 years ago. The poor guy who runs the building is a sweet fellow, but he has certainly known better days by the looks of him. a man is known by the company he keeps A person tends to be very similar in attitude, character, ability, or personality to the people with whom they associate or spend time. I'm not surprised he turned out to be so conniving and disloyal—just look at the degenerates he hangs around with. A man is known by the company he keeps. If a man is known by the company he keeps, then it is fair to say that this young directors has a bright future ahead indeed. not know enough to come in out of the rain To not have very much intelligence or common sense, especially when facing or presented with a difficult situation. I'm not surprised his latest business venture failed too—that fool doesn't know enough to come in out of the rain. Cut him some slack, Jim. You didn't know enough to come in out of the rain when you were his age, either. if the truth were known Prov. if people knew how something really was, instead of how it appears to be. If the truth were known, people wouldn't shop at that store. Its owners aren't as honest as they seem. Sam: You're always polite to Fred, but you don't really like him, do you? Alan: Well, no, if the truth were known. knew it was coming and (had) known it was coming to have expected in advance that something was to happen. I shouldn't act surprised. I knew it was coming. It's his own fault. He should have known it was coming. known fact something that is generally recognized as a fact. That grass is green is a known fact. It is a known fact that John was in Chicago on the night of the murder. known quantity someone whose character, personality, and behavior are recognized and understood. We need not worry about how John will behave. He is a known quantity. Lisa is a known quantity and I am sure she will not surprise us by voting with the opposition. man is known by the company he keeps Prov. A person tends to associate with people who are like him or her. Son, when you go away to school, spend your time with serious people; don't hang around with people who go to parties all the time. A man is known by the company he keeps. If you want to know what kind of person George is, look at his friends. A man is known by the company he keeps. not know enough to come in out of the rain Fig. to be very stupid. Bob is so stupid he doesn't know enough to come in out of the rain. You can't expect very much from somebody who doesn't know enough to come in out of the rain. not know where to turn and not know which way to turn to have no idea about what to do (about something). I was so confused I didn't know where to turn. We needed help, but we didn't know which way to turn. tree is known by its fruit Prov. People judge your character by what you do. (Biblical.) The politician may say she believes in more spending on child care, but the tree is known by its fruit; she hasn't voted for a single measure that would help. not know where to turn Also, not know which way to jump or turn . Have no idea of how to get help or what course to take. For example, With all these offers coming in, he didn't know where to turn, or When her car was towed, Meg was distraught and did not know which way to jump. The first phrase dates from about 1400. for reasons best known to himself (or herself, etc.) used when recounting someone's behaviour to suggest that it is puzzling or perverse. chiefly humorous for a/some reason/reasons best known to himˈself, herˈself, etc. (humorous) for a reason or reasons which other people find hard to understand: For reasons best known to himself, he wears two pairs of socks. have seen/known better ˈdays be in a worse condition than in the past: That jacket of yours has seen better days — isn’t it time you bought a new one? let it be ˈknown/make it ˈknown that... (formal) make sure that people are informed about something, especially by getting somebody else to tell them: The President has let it be known that he does not intend to run for election again. make yourself ˈknown to somebody introduce yourself to somebody: I made myself known to the hotel manager. if (the) ˌtruth be ˈknown/ˈtold used to tell somebody the true facts about a situation, especially when these are not known by other people: None of the students really liked the new teacher. In fact, if the truth be told, everyone was rather afraid of him.
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