✅ What does the "back of one's hand" mean?
To know something very well or to be very familiar with it. It implies a deep and intimate knowledge of a subject, similar to knowing the back of one's hand because of its constant presence and familiarity.
▲ Example sentences:
- After working in the industry for over 20 years, she knows the market trends like the back of her hand.
- I've read this book so many times, I know it like the back of my hand.
In these examples, the idiom is used to convey a high level of familiarity and understanding of a particular subject or environment.
✅ What does "I've just got the ticket" mean?
This phrase typically implies that someone has just gained access to a valuable opportunity or solution. It can also be used metaphorically to suggest that the person has acquired the means to achieve a goal or overcome a challenge.
▲ Example sentence:
After months of searching, I've just got the ticket to my dream job interview.
✅ What does "That irons it out" mean?
This idiom is used to convey that a problem or issue has been resolved or smoothed over. When someone says, "That irons it out," they mean that a solution has been found and any difficulties or complications have been addressed.
▲ Example sentence:
There were some misunderstandings, but we had a productive meeting and I think we've ironed them out.
