IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishlearn the ropes
Meaning: To become familiar with a task or situation.
Example: “It took her a month to learn the ropes at the restaurant.”
Origin: These expressions are similar, but take place at different times. Before one knows the ropes, one learns the ropes.
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