English Explanatory Dictionary

know the ropes

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To have experience of the appropriate procedures; know how a particular task or job should be done (with reference to ropes used in sailing).

Word forms

know the ropes knows the ropes knowing the ropes knew the ropes known the ropes

Related words

learn the ropes
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