know something like the back of your hand

Word Type: Idiom

Definition

To know something very well and be extremely familiar with it.

Example

  • “He knows the city like the back of his hand, so he can guide us anywhere.”
  • “She knows how to use the software like the back of her hand, which makes her an expert in the office.”
  • “I’ve worked here for years, and I know this system like the back of my hand.”
  • “After living in the neighborhood for so long, she knows every street like the back of her hand.”
  • “The chef knows every recipe like the back of his hand, which is why his meals are so perfect.”