To know the ropes
to understand how something works; be experienced and competent
To know the ropes
to understand how something works; be experienced and competent
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Examples
"It took him a month to know the ropes at the new company."
"Once you know the ropes, the process becomes much faster."
Mnemonic Trick
Ropes on a ship control sails; knowing them means knowing how to operate things.
Cultural Context
Common workplace idiom for competence and onboarding.
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