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in the know

Idioms  
  1. Privy to special or secret information, as in Not too many people are in the know about this project. [Late 1800s]


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Cicotte's pitch, deliberately hitting Maurice Rath on the back, was a sign to his team-mates, and gamblers in the know, that the fix was on.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Horror fans and those who like to be in the know must see it, though if you’re a scaredy-cat, maybe watch this one during the day.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

The best way to stay in the know is to follow nominations as they’re revealed in real time Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

The heavy buying of shares by those supposedly in the know is something many investors follow.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026

It is also quite helpful for spotting other rêveurs, a simple signal for those in the know.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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