Definition of «to know the type»

The phrase "to know the type" means to be familiar with someone's personality, characteristics, or behavior patterns.

I didn't know this type of squash and I didn't know the name either! (mjskitchen.com)
I didn't know those types of doors were called Dutch doors. (hookedonhouses.net)
Term life insurance is the most well known type of life insurance policy and the most affordable. (termlife2go.com)
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