Professional Ways to Say "he knew how"
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "he knew how" with real scene examples.
He knew how to dig out the deepest darkest secrets.
The speaker means he was very good at uncovering private or hidden information.
From Faded Threads, Episode 12
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is saying he was skilled at uncovering hidden secrets.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe someone who knows how to uncover secrets or secrets from the past. The wording is dramatic and a little literary, so it is less natural for simple everyday English.
Better ways to say it
He knew how to dig out secrets.
He could uncover the deepest, darkest secrets.
He was good at finding things out.
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