not know someone from Adam

Related to word: know

Idiom

Definition

  1. To have absolutely no acquaintance with someone; to have never met them and know nothing about them.

    • I ran into him on the street yesterday, but I don't know him from Adam.

    • She asked me for help, but I don't know her from Adam, so I don't know what she wants.

    • The company's boss changed recently, and I don't know the new one from Adam.