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learn the ropes

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learn the ropes
to understand how to do a particular job or activity. It'll take some time for the new receptionist to learn the ropes.
Usage notes: sometimes used in the forms know the ropes to understand how something is done and show someone the ropes or teach someone the ropes to teach someone how something is done: You'd better find someone to show you the ropes if you're going to fix the car yourself.
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If you are new to a company or role, a mentor can help you learn the ropes, overcome challenges and forge relationships with important contacts inside and outside the organization.
Finding a mentor and making the relationship work by Britton, Brandi / Los Angeles Business Journal
Fifteen men compete as they learn the ropes of stripping.
Hot picks by The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
What may, seem on the outside to be an "easy" transaction usually took years of rejection and pain to learn the ropes needed to obtain that flash of brilliance enabling the broker to close the deal.
Just one call! by Polsinelli, Adelaide / Real Estate Weekly
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