Have/know all the answers
phrase
To claim or act as if one knows everything.
John thinks he knows all the answers, but he is often wrong.
Often appears as...
- john thinks he knows all the answers
- some people act like they have all the answers
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To genuinely have comprehensive knowledge or information about something.
She knew all the answers, she had studied hard for the test.
Often appears as...
- she knew all the answers to the exam
- the teacher has all the answers
phrase
To claim or act as if one knows everything.
John thinks he knows all the answers, but he is often wrong.
Often appears as...
- john thinks he knows all the answers
- some people act like they have all the answers
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To genuinely have comprehensive knowledge or information about something.
She knew all the answers, she had studied hard for the test.
Often appears as...
- she knew all the answers to the exam
- the teacher has all the answers
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
The phrase is often used informally to describe someone's attitude rather than actual knowledge.
Mike acts like he knows all the answers, but it's mostly bravado.
Pro Tip 2/3Overconfidence
The phrase implies overconfidence and can be used negatively to describe arrogance.
During the meeting, she acted like she knew all the answers.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Sarcasm
Can be used sarcastically to humorously comment on someone's know-it-all behavior.
Oh, look! He knows all the answers again!
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
The phrase is often used informally to describe someone's attitude rather than actual knowledge.
Mike acts like he knows all the answers, but it's mostly bravado.
Pro Tip 2/3Overconfidence
The phrase implies overconfidence and can be used negatively to describe arrogance.
During the meeting, she acted like she knew all the answers.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Sarcasm
Can be used sarcastically to humorously comment on someone's know-it-all behavior.
Oh, look! He knows all the answers again!
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
The phrase is often used informally to describe someone's attitude rather than actual knowledge.
Mike acts like he knows all the answers, but it's mostly bravado.
Pro Tip 2/3Overconfidence
The phrase implies overconfidence and can be used negatively to describe arrogance.
During the meeting, she acted like she knew all the answers.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Sarcasm
Can be used sarcastically to humorously comment on someone's know-it-all behavior.
Oh, look! He knows all the answers again!
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