know where you are/stand

know where (one) is with (someone or something)

1. To know how one is regarded or perceived by someone. I think I did well in the interview, but I wish I knew where I was with the recruiter.

2. To know one's position or views on some topic. I'm opposed to this measure, but does anyone know where the boss is with it?

See also: know

know where (one) stands

1. To know how one is regarded or perceived by someone else. I think I did well in the interview, but I wish I knew where I stood with the recruiter.

2. To know one's position or views on some topic. I'm opposed to this measure, but does anyone know where the boss stands on it?

See also: know, stand

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know where you ˈare/ˈstand

know what your position is; know what somebody expects of you: I don’t know where I stand with him. I don’t know what he feels about me. ♢ Has she talked to you about your chances of promotion? Do you know where you stand?

See also: know, stand

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