ya done know

Of Jamaican origin. The literal translation to the standard North American English dialect would be "you already know" or, "you know it!". Used (to the writers knowledge) mainly in Toronto, Canada (in its North American variation) where it has found use among the wider (mostly younger) population and, of course, in its original Jamaican patois dialect everywhere Jamaicans are found (that's globally!).

Used to:

a) Emphasize the validity of a fact (usually stated immediately after the phrase) - e.g. "You done know they're running a scam."

b) Respond affirmatively to a query - e.g. Q: "Are you good for this money I'm lending you?" A: "You done know"

c) Express one's assent or agreement - e.g. A: "Boy, it's hot out today!", B: "You done know"


The phrase is also varied to fit the context of the conversation by changing the pronoun used (i.e. "She done know", "They done know", "I done know", etc.)

Jamaican dialect example:
"Yuh done know di gyal a lie 'bout 'ar panty size. Everybody know seh 'ar batty bigga dan dat!" (insert laugh here)

BM

by Black Malik April 29, 2005

know the score

The ability to clearly understand a situation, usually due to wisdom gained from personal experience.

The contractor estimated it will take two days to finish the job. But I know the score. It will actually take two weeks.

by Wizard Glick November 18, 2015

knownity

Something that is known but does not need to be spoken about. Something obvious.

It was a knownity that her ass is huge, but no one dare say it out loud!

by J Bitty August 11, 2018

I know what you are

Knowing or presuming someone as a member of the lgbtq+ community. Commonly used when commenting on a character of whom many head cannon as queer. Also present in the “homophobic dog” meme lore.

“i know what you are Michael” (mike wheeler stranger things)

by ivyisliving August 5, 2022

How would I know

Usually said when someone asks you a question that you really don't want to answer, but they won't leave you alone until you answer it. Usually you should say this when your little brother asks you a stupid question and it will cause him to leave you alone and ask your parents.

Little Bro- " Why do girls have cooties???
Me * precedes to browse twitter and facebook*
Little Bro- " I said, Why do girls have cooties!!!!"
Me " How would I know you spoiled piece of shit!!! Get the fuck outta here before I back hand your remedial ass!!"

by All State 1B June 23, 2013

Those who know

When it comes to combat experience - those who know don't say - those who say don't know.

When it comes to combat experience - those who know don't say - those who say don't know.

by I, Wreckerrr February 21, 2021

it takes one to know one

This means that no one is better at finding a wrongdoer than another wrongdoer. So if you do something wrong, then you would know if someone else followed your mistake, or you would know someone with the same quality as yourself, did the same mistake if that makes any sense lmao. The example will help better your understanding.

Zack: You are a two faced bitch!
Clay: It takes one to know one.

by GrammarQueen August 23, 2017