learn the ropes
11learn the ropes — Meaning Learn something new. Origin A nautical term, from the days of sailing ships when new recruits had to learn which rope hauled up which sail …
12show 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 …
13the ropes — {n. plural}, {informal} Thorough or special knowledge of a job; how to do something; the ways of people or the world. * /On a newspaper a cub reporter learns his job from an older reporter who knows the ropes./ * /When you go to a new school it… …
14the ropes — {n. plural}, {informal} Thorough or special knowledge of a job; how to do something; the ways of people or the world. * /On a newspaper a cub reporter learns his job from an older reporter who knows the ropes./ * /When you go to a new school it… …
15the\ ropes — n. plural informal thorough or special knowledge of a job; how to do something; the ways of people or the world. On a newspaper a cub reporter learns his job from an older reporter who knows the ropes. When you go to a new school it takes a while …
16know 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 …
17know the ropes — know how, have much experience, learn the ropes Good managers know the ropes. They have skills and experience …
18show you the ropes — teach you the first steps, learn the ropes It is my duty to take you to the plant and show you the ropes …
19show 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 …
20show 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 …
