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learn the ropes

Idiom Work

Meaning

to learn how to do a particular job or activity

Example Sentences

"It took me a month to learn the ropes at my new job."

Related Expressions

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to stop talking or thinking about something stressful

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something boringly repetitive

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To be born into a wealthy family.

lay it on the line

to be very clear or direct about something

Throw money at the problem

To try to solve a problem by spending a lot of money instead...