idiom
Know the Ropes
NOH the ROHPS
/noʊ ðə roʊps/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Knowtheropes
Dictionary meaning
To understand how a job or activity should be done.
Examples
- She's been here ten years — she knows the ropes better than anyone.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'know' and 'ropes'. Nautical origin.
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