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learn the ropes

the process of finding one's feet, learning the basics, for example in a new job
"Hey, how's that new job going?"
"Fabulous, now that I've learned the ropes I can take on more demanding tasks!"

"I want you to learn the ropes before you start doing anything more sophisticated!"
by justice22 April 7, 2012
mugGet the learn the ropesmug.

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