know the score

verb

know the score

verb

1

Idiomatic, Informal To be aware of a situation, especially of the consequences of misconduct.

I've seen it before / I know the score / You're trying to be wild and carefree / You really can't take it no more1980, “Somehow”, in New Clear Days, performed by The Vapors:
Our love wasn't perfect I know, I think you know the score / When you say you love me, oh boy, I can't ask for more1990, Stock Aitken Waterman, “Better the Devil You Know”, in Rhythm of Love, performed by Kylie Minogue:

Related terms: know the drill

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