au fait

Example Sentences

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However, Nelson is less au fait with Asian finance and politics than his predecessor, Mark Tucker, a veteran of Hong Kong’s insurance industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

But perhaps the McLaren driver was not completely au fait with Max Verstappen’s day.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2024

Those who are au fait with the paranormal tend not to be the heroes in stories like these.

From The Guardian • Nov. 4, 2016

"In preparation I've been to see an old friend who's getting me au fait with the rules of magic. "The show is going to have a big fantastical element.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2016

No wonder that Mr Shenstone, now au fait to all this—easily ascertained along the route of travel—feels that his errand is an awkward one.

From Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye by Reid, Mayne