idiom
know the ropes
NOH the ROHPS
noʊ ðə roʊpsListen
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Syllable breakdown
knowtheropes
Dictionary meaning
be fully familiar with the details and procedures of a job, activity, or situation; understand how things actually work in practice; derived from sailing, where knowing which ropes control which sails was essential expertise for any competent crew member
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