know by heart
Example Sentences
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“How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?” isn’t a timeless classic that kids are likely to know by heart as they do “The Night Before Christmas.”
From Salon • Dec. 11, 2025
At home, the team is beloved as the Steel Roses, which is also the title of their theme song that millions of Chinese know by heart.
From BBC • Jul. 27, 2023
They go for the coffee and doughnuts, as well as to hear the music they know by heart, Norma said, but they also soak up the fuss people make over them.
From Washington Post • Feb. 21, 2022
His memories from the first movie are video game cut scenes that fans know by heart.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2021
Though I could invite someone to call me, the only phone number I know by heart is Eric's, the young man on my French tape.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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