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/eh-STAH ehn lah HWEH-gah/

To be in the know, to be part of a group or understand the unwritten rules of a situation. This phrase is often used to describe someone who is familiar with a particular plan or event.

Example

"He's in the know, don't explain anything to him."

"Are you in the know about the event this Saturday?"

Regional synonyms:

Detener a alguien, rechazar un avance romántico o parar en seco una situación que no te gusta ni te conviene. Es ponerle un alto claro, directo y sin ambigüedades para que entienda que ahí se acabó todo.