Meaning of 'Know your onions'
What does the saying 'Know your onions' mean?
Idiom: Know your onions
Meaning:
If someone is very well-informed about something, they know their onions.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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