词汇 | know something by sight |
释义 | Idiom know something by sightknow (someone/something) by sight to recognize someone or something.I've never spoken to him, but I know him by sight. Usage notes: usually used to suggest that you know what someone looks like but not what type of character someone has know (someone or something) by sightTo recognize someone or something based solely on appearance (without knowing any other information, such as a name, etc.). Even after working there for a year, there were still some co-workers I only knew by sight. I'd know the place by sight, but I don't think I could tell you how to get there. know someone by sightto recognize a person's face, but not know the name. I'm afraid I don't know her by sight. I know all my employees by sight. know by sightRecognize someone or something by appearance but not know the name or other details. For example, I know a lot of people by sight from the tennis courts. [1200s] know somebody by ˈsightrecognize somebody and know who they are, without having spoken to them: I haven’t actually met Dr. Galston, but I know him by sight of course. |
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