Thatguy    772091 Wed, 10 Dec 03 08:36 PM G'day people I have some doubts about certain idiom expression: to know one's onion Is this correct phrase, or maybe not? Also an explanation would be great. Thank you Remove "prepravi" from e-m@il Gorjan Thatguy Idioms, Expressions

	Master of the universe and supreme ruler of all living beings \and I have permission from my wife to be so\.     772667 Thu, 11 Dec 03 07:07 AM "to know one's onion Is this correct phrase, or maybe not?" I think you will find that the common usage is "to know ones onions", as in "He really knows his onions!" (he knows his trade/subject). The phrase is especially used a lot in the North of England. I think you will find the Northern opposite to this phrase must be "He doesn't know his *** from his elbow." (He hasn't got a clue). BR MOTU Master of the universe... Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Usages