Know full well
phrase
To be completely aware or certain about something, often while pretending or acting as if you do not.
I know full well that my actions have consequences.
Often appears as...
- you know full well
- i know full well
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To fully realize or acknowledge something, even if it's not openly discussed or admitted.
She knew full well the risks involved in the investment.
Often appears as...
- knew full well
- know full well of
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To be completely aware or certain about something, often while pretending or acting as if you do not.
I know full well that my actions have consequences.
Often appears as...
- you know full well
- i know full well
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To fully realize or acknowledge something, even if it's not openly discussed or admitted.
She knew full well the risks involved in the investment.
Often appears as...
- knew full well
- know full well of
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Feigned Ignorance
Used when someone pretends not to know something they actually do.
You know full well why I was upset, stop pretending.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizing Certainty
Emphasizes strong certainty about something, leaving no doubt.
I know full well we made the right choice.
Pro Tip 3/3Sarcasm or Reproach
Can express sarcasm or reproach when the speaker thinks the listener is pretending ignorance.
Oh, you know full well what you did wrong!
Pro Tip 1/3Feigned Ignorance
Used when someone pretends not to know something they actually do.
You know full well why I was upset, stop pretending.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizing Certainty
Emphasizes strong certainty about something, leaving no doubt.
I know full well we made the right choice.
Pro Tip 3/3Sarcasm or Reproach
Can express sarcasm or reproach when the speaker thinks the listener is pretending ignorance.
Oh, you know full well what you did wrong!
Pro Tip 1/3Feigned Ignorance
Used when someone pretends not to know something they actually do.
You know full well why I was upset, stop pretending.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizing Certainty
Emphasizes strong certainty about something, leaving no doubt.
I know full well we made the right choice.
Pro Tip 3/3Sarcasm or Reproach
Can express sarcasm or reproach when the speaker thinks the listener is pretending ignorance.
Oh, you know full well what you did wrong!
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