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be versed in

[/bi vɜːrst ɪn/]
verb phrase
ser versado em; estar familiarizado com
1. to have knowledge of or skill in a particular subject or field; to be well-informed or experienced in something
She is well versed in classical literature.
Ela é muito versada em literatura clássica.
2. to be knowledgeable or proficient about a topic
He is versed in multiple programming languages.
Ele é versado em várias linguagens de programação.
Synonyms
be knowledgeable inbe experienced inbe skilled inbe proficient inbe acquainted withhave expertise in
Antonyms
be ignorant ofbe unfamiliar withlack knowledge ofbe inexperienced in

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser versado em; estar familiarizado com
most common usage
Portugal
ser versado em; ter conhecimento de
formal and academic contexts preferred
General
dominar; conhecer bem
informal alternatives

Related Idioms & Phrases

know something inside and out
know something backwards and forwards
be up on something
know the ropes
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