to know/learn the ropes

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• learn the ropes — know/learn/the ropes informal phrase to know or learn how to do something, especially a job It didn’t take her new assistant long to learn the ropes. Thesaurus: to know something or someonesynonym …   Useful english dictionary

• learn the ropes — learn the first steps, learn the basics, know the ropes    He wants to learn the ropes, to learn how to play jazz …   English idioms

• learn the ropes — to understand how to do a particular job or activity. It ll take some time for the new receptionist to learn the ropes. Usage notes: sometimes used in the forms know the ropes to understand how something is done and show someone the ropes or… …   New idioms dictionary

• show learn the ropes — show sb/know/learn the ˈropes idiom (informal) to show sb/know/learn how a particular job should be done Main entry: ↑ropeidiom …   Useful english dictionary

• rope, know/learn the -s — If you want to learn the ropes, cowboys are usually accessibull …   English expressions

• know the ropes — (informal) KNOW WHAT TO DO, know the routine, know one s way around, know one s stuff, know what s what; be experienced; informal know the drill, know the score. → rope * * * phrasal : to have experience and understanding of the details, methods …   Useful english dictionary

• know the ropes — know how, have much experience, learn the ropes    Good managers know the ropes. They have skills and experience …   English idioms

• show know the ropes — show sb/know/learn the ˈropes idiom (informal) to show sb/know/learn how a particular job should be done Main entry: ↑ropeidiom …   Useful english dictionary

• show somebody the ropes — show sb/know/learn the ˈropes idiom (informal) to show sb/know/learn how a particular job should be done Main entry: ↑ropeidiom …   Useful english dictionary

• know the ropes — Meaning To understand how an organisation works. Origin Nautical origin, where sailors had to learn which rope raised which sail …   Meaning and origin of phrases

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