They are, obviously, completely different words, but they are pronounced in exactly the same way /nju:/. So be careful! KNEW is the Past Simple of the verb KNOW (KNOW - KNEW - KNOWN). NEW is an adjective - the opposite of OLD

Get down to bedrock - focus on the most important aspects of a situation; deal with the essentials; come to the point. Also:  Get down to business, Get down to the brass tacks or Get down to the nitty-gritty

"As you start to walk on the way, the way appears." ~ Rumi

Bear vs. Beer These two words are pronounced differently and mean different things, so try not to confuse them!

The sharp end - the part of an activity or a job where most problems are likely to be found

Here's the idiom for today Out of the woods - out of difficulties, danger or trouble

Uncle vs. Ankle Pay attention to the difference between the two words! They may sound similar, but they are actually very different - in spelling, pronunciation and meaning.

A CLOSE SHAVE - a situation in which you come very close to danger or disaster

Word battles: know vs. now. These two words are completely different when it comes to meaning, spelling and pronunciation, but learners of English sometimes find them confusing at first.

completely different words, but they are pronounced in exactly the same way