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Have/know all the answers

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Colloquial Usage

The phrase is often used informally to describe someone's attitude rather than actual knowledge.

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Mike acts like he knows all the answers, but it's mostly bravado.
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Overconfidence

The phrase implies overconfidence and can be used negatively to describe arrogance.

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During the meeting, she acted like she knew all the answers.
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Humorous Sarcasm

Can be used sarcastically to humorously comment on someone's know-it-all behavior.

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Oh, look! He knows all the answers again!
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