Know fine well means: To know something perfectly well, to be very aware of something.. It is mainly Scottish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
know fine well
(Scotland, Ireland, informal) To know something perfectly well, to be very aware of something.
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(Scotland, Ireland, informal) To know something perfectly well, to be very aware of something.
Know fine well means: To know something perfectly well, to be very aware of something.. It is mainly Scottish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
know fine well means: To know something perfectly well, to be very aware of something.. Register: informal, Scottish English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself.
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