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show the ropes

Idiom Leadership

Meaning

to teach someone how to do a job or task

Example Sentences

"It took me a while to show the ropes to the new employee, but now they’re doing well."

Related Expressions

get a second wind

to have a burst of energy after feeling tired

pair up with

to join someone to work or participate together

save the day

to prevent failure or disaster by taking timely action

a walking encyclopedia

a person who knows a lot about many subjects

cost an arm and a leg

to be very expensive

keep body and soul together

to manage to stay alive or survive