in the know

phrase

: in possession of exclusive knowledge or information

broadly : well-informed

Examples of in the know in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This 1819 Georgian mansion is right in town, just five minutes to the University of Virginia and seconds from some of the best antiquing and shopping in the area (including Kenny Ball Antiques and Helen Storey Antiques, for those in the know). — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Leopard is a classic, of course, but style lovers in the know are expanding their animal print repertoire to create a new classic with the motif. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

But for lovers of all things sweet and creamy, Cheesecake Funk is today a veritable mecca for those in the know. — David Farley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026

Donna Tartt is perhaps the most (in)famous—but for those in the know, Scott Hawkins is up there. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in the know

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• bungalow
• calico
• calypso
• cameo