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need-to-know
adj 1noun 1
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4ADJ.
outside
VERB + NEED-TO-KNOW
provided
NEED-TO-KNOW + NOUN
basis
PREP.
in, on
Definitions
adj
1
(of information) given to another only when necessary.
10 to 2 a.m., X, Yogi DMT and a box of Krispy Kremes In my need-to-know post just outside of Area 51 Contemplating the whole "Chosen People" thingy When just a flaming stealth banana split the sky Like one would hope, but never really expect to see in a place like this
noun
1
Something that one needs to know; a piece of necessary information.
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10 to 2 a.m., X, Yogi DMT and a box of Krispy Kremes In my need-to-know post just outside of Area 51 Contemplating the whole "Chosen People" thingy When just a flaming stealth banana split the sky Lik
Wiktionary02
Information will be provided on a need-to-know basis.
Tatoeba · #59366403
That's on a need-to-know basis.
Tatoeba · #372726304
Every morning an old 747 full of EU sperm donations takes off from London and lands in Toronto. This is information on a need-to-know basis.
Tatoeba · #10727876Usage Notes
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