information

• In the know

  Possessing inside or secret information, especially about a particular topic or situation.

• Keep your ear to the ground

  To stay informed about current developments, rumors, or trends, often by listening to informal sources.

• Set the record straight

  To correct a misunderstanding or an inaccurate account of facts.

• The full picture

  To have the complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation, including all relevant facts and details.

• Keep tabs on

  To monitor or observe someone or something continuously and carefully, often to stay informed about their activities or progress.

• Do your own research

  This phrase encourages someone to investigate a topic independently rather than relying solely on provided information.

• Usable intelligence

  Information that is relevant, reliable, and actionable for decision-making or practical application.

• Common knowledge

  Information that is widely known and accepted by most people, requiring no verification.

• The basic facts

  The essential, fundamental information or core details about a particular subject or situation, stripped of unnecessary embellishment.