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Chinese dictionary
v.know how things stand and feel confident of handling them; be fully prepared
厂里的事他们心中有底。
They had a clear idea about matters at the factory.
当这句话出现在报纸上时，我并非总是心里有底。
I was not always so confident when that phrase appeared in newspaper.
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Word usage
- Separable word"有" and "底" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他心里有了底，一点儿不慌。
He was not at all nervous, for he knew what to expect.
你先告诉我，让我心中有个底。
You tell me first so that I can be fully prepared for what is coming.