safe in the knowledge

safe in the knowledge
Confidently, because one is certain that something relevant to the situation is true.

You can open the spin dryer door safe in the knowledge that the drum has stopped rotating.


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  • safe in the knowledge that — secure/safe/in the knowledge that phrase not worried because you are sure that nothing bad will happen They continued their campaign, safe in the knowledge that the police were powerless to stop them. Thesaurus: calm and relaxedsynonym Main entry …   Useful english dictionary

  • safe/secure in the knowledge — feeling safe or secure because you know something specified They went on vacation, safe in the knowledge that the farm would be well cared for while they were away. • • • Main Entry: ↑knowledge …   Useful english dictionary

  • secure in the knowledge that — secure/safe/in the knowledge that phrase not worried because you are sure that nothing bad will happen They continued their campaign, safe in the knowledge that the police were powerless to stop them. Thesaurus: calm and relaxedsynonym Main entry …   Useful english dictionary

  • safe — safe1 W2S2 [seıf] adj comparative safer superlative safest ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(not causing harm)¦ 2¦(not in danger)¦ 3 safe place 4 safe journey/arrival/return etc 5¦(no risk)¦ 6¦(subject)¦ 7 to be on the safe side …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • safe — [[t]se͟ɪf[/t]] ♦♦ safer, safest, safes 1) ADJ GRADED: oft it v link ADJ to inf Something that is safe does not cause physical harm or danger. Officials arrived to assess whether it is safe to bring emergency food supplies into the city... Most… …   English dictionary

  • safe — safe1 [ seıf ] adjective *** ▸ 1 protected from harm etc. ▸ 2 not likely to cause harm ▸ 3 not damaged/hurt/lost ▸ 4 not involving risk ▸ 5 not likely to upset someone ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) never before noun protected from being hurt, damaged, lost,… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • knowledge */*/*/ — UK [ˈnɒlɪdʒ] / US [ˈnɑlɪdʒ] noun Get it right: knowledge: Knowledge is an uncountable noun, so it is never used in the plural: Wrong: Students don t understand how to use these knowledges in real life. Right: Students don t understand how to use… …   English dictionary

  • knowledge — [[t]nɒ̱lɪʤ[/t]] ♦♦ 1) N UNCOUNT: usu with supp Knowledge is information and understanding about a subject which a person has, or which all people have. She disclaims any knowledge of her husband s business concerns. ...the quest for scientific… …   English dictionary

  • knowledge — knowl|edge W1S2 [ˈnɔlıdʒ US ˈna: ] n [U] [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: knowledge to acknowledge (13 18 centuries), from know] 1.) the information, skills, and understanding that you have gained through learning or experience ▪ You need specialist… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • knowledge — knowl|edge [ nalıdʒ ] noun uncount *** 1. ) what someone knows about a particular subject: The teacher s comments are designed to help improve your knowledge and understanding. knowledge of/about: Lawyers should possess detailed knowledge of… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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