knew the score

A form of know the score — To be aware of a situation, especially of the consequences of misconduct.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of know the score
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APA

knew the score. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knew%20the%20score

MLA

“knew the score.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knew%20the%20score. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “knew the score,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knew%20the%20score.

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