Phrase

Learn The Ropes

Meaning:

Learning the basics of something, like a job, skill, or activity.

Examples:

  • You're only here to learn the ropes, okay?
  • You want him to learn the ropes, don't you?
  • She's a poli-sci major, wanted to learn the ropes.
  • Some of these fellows take a little time to learn the ropes.
  • You don't mind if Karen sits in to learn the ropes?
  • Just trying to learn the ropes, Curtis.
  • I am doing my best to learn the ropes.
  • It's time to learn the ropes, frosh.
  • I'm new, so I'm just trying to learn the ropes.
  • Just until you learn the ropes, that is.