词汇 | know where (all) the bodies are buried |
释义 | know where (all) the bodies are buriedTo know a large amount of secret or scandalous information about a person or group that they would not want to be revealed, especially due to one's lengthy experience with that person or group. Often used in relation to one who wields this information for their own benefit or advantage. I've been an accountant with this company for over 50 years, so trust me, I know where all the bodies are buried. He climbed to power because he worked for several top government and military officials and he knew where the bodies were buried. know where all the bodies are buriedFig. to know all the secrets and intrigue from the past; to know all the relevant and perhaps hidden details. He is a good choice for president because he knows where all the bodies are buried. Since he knows where all the bodies are buried, he is the only one who can advise us. know where the bodies are buriedhave the security deriving from personal knowledge of an organization's confidential affairs and secrets. informal |
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