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so knows to vs knows enough to

The phrases "so knows to" and "knows enough to" are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. "Knows enough to" is the correct and commonly used phrase to indicate having the necessary knowledge or ability to do something. On the other hand, "so knows to" is not a standard English construction.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 587 views

so knows to

This phrase is not a standard English construction.

This phrase is not commonly used in English. It does not convey a clear meaning and is not grammatically correct.
  • We have a friend who knows I have the clock backwards when I'm in a hurry so knows to look right when I saw 9 o'clock! :-). Later he said: Think about it before ...
  • May 22, 2015 ... Anyone who has driven down Adams street near Victory Road at this time of year in the past decade or so knows to expect it: the explosion of ...
  • Jun 30, 2015 ... ... for you (I watch most of my movies with subtitles and my SO knows to speak up when the air conditioner is on or else I can't discern anything).
  • Feb 3, 2015 ... A Sync Agent deployed to the internal JIRA picks up the issue comment/update event, its been configured as an internal Agent so knows to ...

knows enough to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Knows enough to" is used to indicate that someone has the required knowledge or ability to do something.

Examples:

  • He knows enough to solve the problem.
  • She knows enough to make a decision.
  • Do you know enough to pass the test?
  • They know enough to handle the situation.
  • I know enough to understand the instructions.
  • However, before the youth knows enough to reject what's wrong and choose what's right, the land whose two kings you dread will be devastated." NET Bible
  • He will be eating curds and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right, New Living Translation By the time this child is old enough  ...
  • “No one knows enough to worry.” ― Terence McKenna. tags: worrying. Read more quotes from Terence McKenna. Share this quote: Facebook icon ...
  • I cannot discover that anyone knows enough to say definitely what is and what is not possible. Henry Ford. Biography. Author Profession: Businessman.

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