know where one stands

know where one stands idiom
  1. Be aware of one's position relative to others, or how one is regarded by others, as in I'd love to know where I stand with the new board.
  2. Be aware of one's own opinion or feelings about something, as in He knows where he stands on the issue of public housing.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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