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show someone the ropes

Idiom Kindness

Meaning

to teach someone how to do a task

Example Sentences

"She took the time to show me the ropes on my first day at work."

Related Expressions

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to destroy relationships or connections permanently

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a person who secretly controls or influences the leader

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a moment of sudden discovery or realization

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to stay calm by seeing things realistically

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something done out of passion, not for money

an open book

someone who is easy to understand or very honest