Meaning of 'Learn the ropes'
What does the saying 'Learn the ropes' mean?
Idiom: Learn the ropes
Meaning:
If you are learning the ropes, you are learning how to do something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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