be across (something)
(redirected from are across)be across (something)
To accurately grasp or comprehend something, often something complex. Primarily heard in Australia. Thank you for explaining that again—I think I'm finally across it now.
See also: across
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be across something
fully understand the details or complexity of an issue or situation. AustralianFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
- a whole different animal
- a whole different ball of wax
- a whole different beast
- a ghost at the feast
- a racing certainty
- (something) to go on
- (something) is the new (something)
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- (you've) got to get up pretty early in the morning to (do something)