Know something like the back of your hand

Word Type: Idiom

Definition

To know something very well, as if it is familiar or easy to recall.

Example

  • “She knows the city like the back of her hand, so she was the perfect guide for our tour.”
  • “He can fix any computer issue like the back of his hand, thanks to years of experience.”
  • “After working there for so long, I know the office procedures like the back of my hand.”
  • “He knows the route to the airport like the back of his hand, having driven it daily for years.”
  • “As a teacher, she knows the students’ needs like the back of her hand.”