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Idiom

Learn the ropes

Learn the ropes

Learn the basics of a new job or activity.

New interns usually take a week to learn the ropes.

Remember: Picture new sailors learning which rope does what. Fine at work and in speech.

Short lessonEveryday idiomsIdioms are phrases whose meaning is different from the meaning of their words.

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