What is the meaning of "You know the drill"? - Question about English (US) (2024)

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at 7:00am, a parent puts their hands on their hips, stares meaningfully, and says to their kid, " you know the drill."

the parent is annoyed that the kid still has to be told to get ready for school.

it's exam day at school. a teacher says to students "you know the drill."

the teacher is annoyed that the students still have to be told it's time to put their phones and study materials away.

a worker gets their 3rd major complaint at a customer service job. the boss looks grim and says "you know the drill"

the boss is saying you know I have to fire you now it's the rules regardless of what I want or not

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it's an expression.

drill is a military exercise, usually done every day.

you know the drill means "I shouldn't have to explain. start working"

@maru_nya can you give me some examples

at 7:00am, a parent puts their hands on their hips, stares meaningfully, and says to their kid, " you know the drill."

the parent is annoyed that the kid still has to be told to get ready for school.

it's exam day at school. a teacher says to students "you know the drill."

the teacher is annoyed that the students still have to be told it's time to put their phones and study materials away.

a worker gets their 3rd major complaint at a customer service job. the boss looks grim and says "you know the drill"

the boss is saying you know I have to fire you now it's the rules regardless of what I want or not

@cooooookie hope this helps! context is important here