“Know the ropes”
Définition
To understand how something works.
Exemples
Examples
“He knows the ropes after five years in the company.”
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He knows the ropes after five years in the company.Compare with the original example
He knows the ropes after five years in the company.
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- What does "Know the ropes" mean?
- "Know the ropes" means to understand how something works.
- How do you use "Know the ropes" in a sentence?
- Example: "He knows the ropes after five years in the company."
- Should I interpret "Know the ropes" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.