To know the drill In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to know the drill", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-05-10 06:05

Meaning of To know the drill

To know the drill informal verb phrase

To understand how something is done

You know the drill! Now let's get the job done!

I told him that I had known the drill, so he didn't have to tell me what to do.

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To understand easily what someone is thinking or feeling

 

work one out

Be able to understand one's behaviour or character

put (oneself) in (someone's) shoes

To try to imagine how would you feel if you were in someone's else situation

familiarize (someone or oneself) with (something)

Used to describe starting to understand or learn about something.

 

under no illusions
To understand the truth of a situation 

Grammar and Usage of To know the drill

Verb Forms

  • knew the drill
  • knowing the drill
  • known the drill

The verb "know" must be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of To know the drill

A figurative use of the word "drill". Drills are, by nature, repetitive.  Athletic drills normally include setting up a reasonably typical situation that may arise during a game and then performing it so the team can function like clockwork, with each performing their part automatically.

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