know the ropes

Related to know the ropes: learn the ropes

know the ropes

To understand or be familiar with the details or knowhow about a specific situation, task, job, or role. I know it's a lot to take in right now, but you'll get to know the ropes soon enough. This class is intense! You're expected to know the ropes from day one.

know the ropes

Be informed about the details of a situation or task. For example, Don't worry about Sara's taking over that reporter's job-she already knows the ropes. This expression alludes to sailors learning the rigging so as to handle a sailing vessel's ropes. It was being used figuratively by the late 1800s. The same allusion is present in show someone the ropes, meaning "to familiarize someone with the details," as in Tom's very experienced-he'll show you the ropes.

know the ropes

be thoroughly acquainted with the way in which something is done. informal

In its literal sense, this expression goes back to the days of sailing ships, when skill in handling ropes was essential for any sailor. The idiom is found in various forms, from the mid 19th century onwards, e.g. learn or understand the ropes and show or teach someone the ropes

show somebody/learn/know the ˈropes

(informal) explain to somebody/learn/know how to do a particular job, task, etc. correctly: It will take me a couple of weeks to learn the ropes but after that I should be fine. Mrs Brian will show you the ropes.This expression refers to a sailor learning the different ropes for the sails of a ship.

See also: know, learn, rope, show, somebody

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

know the ropes, to

To be well informed about the details of an operation, situation, or task. The term comes from the days of sailing ships, when sailors had to learn the details of the rigging in order to handle a ship’s ropes. It appeared in print in Richard Dana’s Two Years Before the Mast (1840) but was transferred to non-nautical matters by the late nineteenth century. Shaw used it and included a definition: “He knows the ropes: he knows his way about” (Fanny’s First Play, Introduction, 1911).

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释义	know the ropes Related to know the ropes: learn the ropes know the ropes To understand or be familiar with the details or knowhow about a specific situation, task, job, or role. I know it's a lot to take in right now, but you'll get to know the ropes soon enough. This class is intense! You're expected to know the ropes from day one. See also: know, rope Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. know the ropes Be informed about the details of a situation or task. For example, Don't worry about Sara's taking over that reporter's job-she already knows the ropes. This expression alludes to sailors learning the rigging so as to handle a sailing vessel's ropes. It was being used figuratively by the late 1800s. The same allusion is present in show someone the ropes, meaning "to familiarize someone with the details," as in Tom's very experienced-he'll show you the ropes. See also: know, rope The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. know the ropes be thoroughly acquainted with the way in which something is done. informal In its literal sense, this expression goes back to the days of sailing ships, when skill in handling ropes was essential for any sailor. The idiom is found in various forms, from the mid 19th century onwards, e.g. learn or understand the ropes and show or teach someone the ropes See also: know, rope Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary show somebody/learn/know the ˈropes (informal) explain to somebody/learn/know how to do a particular job, task, etc. correctly: It will take me a couple of weeks to learn the ropes but after that I should be fine. Mrs Brian will show you the ropes.This expression refers to a sailor learning the different ropes for the sails of a ship. See also: know, learn, rope, show, somebody Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary know the ropes, to To be well informed about the details of an operation, situation, or task. The term comes from the days of sailing ships, when sailors had to learn the details of the rigging in order to handle a ship’s ropes. It appeared in print in Richard Dana’s Two Years Before the Mast (1840) but was transferred to non-nautical matters by the late nineteenth century. Shaw used it and included a definition: “He knows the ropes: he knows his way about” (Fanny’s First Play, Introduction, 1911). See also: know The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: know the ropes, to show somebody/learn/know the ropes the ropes ropes you'll catch your death you'll catch your death (of cold) go all out go all out for something bark at the moon howl References in periodicals archive Barnet know the ropes about getting promotion and their current challenge is sustained on average attendances well short of 2,000. coping with the conference; Rivals show Rovers could bounce back if worst happens You'd think having gone through five weddings already, loved-up Gail would know the ropes, so what's with the delay? The bride and doom; Blackmailer Gavin ruins Gail's big day - then she's told Michael has dropped dead But we have handled cases like this before and we know the ropes. The client was very willing to work with us and go through every step of the process needed to overturn the ruling, and so the case came out fine.” Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Gets Sales Tax Ruling Overturned "We have six seniors who were part of last year's team, so they know the ropes," Cormier said. Rockets upend Warriors I've been through the league, I know the ropes a bit. THE BOYS ARE BACK These long-standing and capable gardeners; they know the ropes and were more than capable of looking after my little 'charges'. GROWIT COOKIT It has been really useful to get to know the ropes from the shop floor, and to see how each aspect of the company works. Hannah's care posting; on the move in association with StrataMatrix The decision came a race too late for rider Brian Hughes, who was given a hefty ten-day ban (October 18-27) for not riding out for third on Know The Ropes, who was fourth in the 2m6 1/2 f handicap chase. Horse Racing: Meeting abandoned - but too late to save Hughes; KELSO Seeking investment when you don't know the ropes can be difficult but the Conference can provide the support and contacts needed to secure investment and help your business grow. Could your company be the star that attracts fresh investment? Connect director Isabell Majewsky highlights a chance for investment in the Midlands CONNECT the fast track for technology business hexham: 2.30 Super Revo, 3.00 Poker De Sivola, 3.30 Fair Dual, 4.00 Sehoya, 4.30 Know The Ropes, 5.00 Ice Image, 5.30 Port Erne. Geojimali should prove hard to beat "All the three who will take charge have been working with Damon all season, so they know the ropes and there should be continuity. Amateur RL We use ordinary people who know the ropes. They know what problems communities face and how to tackle them because they've been through it themselves. Scheme that lets you share your skills Knox, assistant to Smith with Everton and before that with Rangers, will already be in poistion and know the ropes before Smith takes over. Football: Walter will be Scots' manager "It's obviously nerve-wracking because I don't know the ropes really, William is obviously used to it, but I'm willing to learn quickly and work hard." Kate Middleton's Best Dresses And Best Quotes SEAFARERS in the days of sail literally had to know the ropes - but knots were equally important. Knots Landing
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