know full well

Frequency: 7.010.2 per million words

to be completely aware of something, often something that one should not do or that is problematic

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Examples (10)

  • You know full well what I'm talking about!
  • She knew full well the risks involved, but she proceeded anyway.
  • He knows full well that lying won't solve anything.
  • They knew full well their actions would have consequences.
  • I know full well I shouldn't have said that.
  • Despite warnings, he knew full well the project was doomed to fail.
  • We know full well that deadlines are approaching fast.
  • You know full well that you promised to help.
  • He acted as if he didn't care, but he knew full well the impact of his words.
  • Even though she denied it, her parents knew full well she was hiding something.