English

Verb

to learn the ropes or know the ropes

1. nautical to learn the basics or master introductory knowledge. Originally, the phrase "he knows the ropes" written on a seaman's discharge meant that he was inexperienced and only familiar with a ship's ropes.

#:Work slowly and cautiously until you have learned the ropes.

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