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.