know the ropes

know the ropes
See: THE ROPES.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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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 …   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

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