- know the ropes
- Meaning
To understand how an organisation works.OriginNautical origin, where sailors had to learn which rope raised which sail.
Meaning and origin of phrases. 2013.
know the ropes
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know the ropes — Someone who is experienced and knows how the system works know the ropes … The small dictionary of idiomes
know the ropes — know how, have much experience, learn the ropes Good managers know the ropes. They have skills and experience … English idioms
know the ropes — ► know the ropes have experience of the appropriate procedures. Main Entry: ↑know … English terms dictionary
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 — show (someone) the ropes to explain to someone how to do a job or activity. She s been in this job long enough to know the ropes … New idioms dictionary
know the ropes — Someone who is experienced and knows how the system works know the ropes. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Know the ropes — Someone who is experienced and knows how the system works know the ropes … Dictionary of English idioms
know the ropes — See: THE ROPES … Dictionary of American idioms
know the ropes — See: THE ROPES … Dictionary of American idioms
know\ the\ ropes — See: the ropes … Словарь американских идиом
know the ropes — informal you ll spend your first day with someone who knows the ropes Syn: 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, be streetwise … Thesaurus of popular words
