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in the know

Idioms  

  1. Privy to special or secret information, as in Not too many people are in the know about this project. [Late 1800s]

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From Barron's

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From Barron's

But for those in the know, it has been just a matter of time.

From BBC

Lai said he had entered the media business because participating in "delivering freedom is a very good idea for me... The more you are in the know, the more you are free".

From Barron's

And yet, for those in the know, there’s no greater privilege.

From The Wall Street Journal

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