心里有数 (xīn lǐ yǒu) — to know the score; to be well aware of the situation
Definition
Set phrase meaning 'to know the score' — you clearly understand a situation or know how you'll handle it, even without saying so out loud. Often used to reassure others or hint that you've already thought something through.
verb
to know the scoreto be well aware of the situation
Examples
- 心里有数。Tā duì gōng sī de cái wù zhuàng kuàng xīn lǐ yǒu.He knows the company's financial situation well.
- ，心里有数。Bié dān xīn, wǒ xīn lǐ yǒu.Don't worry, I know what I'm doing.
- 心里有数，。Tā xīn lǐ yǒu, zhǐ shì bù shuō chū lái.She knows the score but just doesn't say it.
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