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    learning the ropes

    US /ˈlɝnɪŋ ðə roʊps/

    ・

    UK /ˈlɜ:nɪŋ ðə rəʊps/

    B2
    idm.Begin to understand or become familiar with how things work.
    He is still learning the ropes in his new job this month.

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    6 NEW English IDIOMS | Business English Vocabulary

    08:486 NEW English IDIOMS | Business English Vocabulary
    • I'm still learning the ropes, but my colleagues are really great.

      I'm still learning the ropes, but my colleagues are really great.

    • It's going well! I'm still learning the ropes,

      It's going well! I'm still learning the ropes,

    A2

    11 English Expressions for Starting a New Job or Business

    06:3311 English Expressions for Starting a New Job or Business
    • So, you're learning the ropes, you're learning how to be a member of this team in particular.

      So, you're learning the ropes, you're learning how to be a member of this team in particular.

    • Everything that you need to know about working in a place is called "the ropes." So, you're learning the ropes, you're learning how to be a member of this team in particular.

      Everything that you need to know about working in a place is called "the ropes." So, you're learning the ropes, you're learning how to be a member of this team in particular.

    A2

    The Surgical Team | Surgeon, Anesthesiologist, First Assist, Scrub Nurse, & More

    10:33The Surgical Team | Surgeon, Anesthesiologist, First Assist, Scrub Nurse, & More
    • If they're scrubbed in, they may be retracting, suctioning, and essentially learning the ropes as a first assist.

      If they're scrubbed in, they may be retracting, suctioning, and essentially learning the ropes as a first assist.

    • If they're scrubbed in, they may be retracting, suctioning, and essentially learning the ropes

      If they're scrubbed in, they may be retracting, suctioning, and essentially learning the ropes

    B2

    Learn English with RATATOUILLE — Linguini Meets Colette

    17:25Learn English with RATATOUILLE — Linguini Meets Colette
    • We'll experience it all through Linguini, a clumsy young man learning the ropes from Colette, a tough but talented chef who doesn't take shortcuts.

      We'll experience it all through Linguini, a clumsy young man learning the ropes from Colette, a tough but talented chef who doesn't take shortcuts.

    • We'll experience it all through Linguini, a clumsy young man learning the ropes from Colette, a tough but talented chef who doesn't take shortcuts.

      We'll experience it all through Linguini, a clumsy young man learning the ropes from Colette, a tough but talented chef who doesn't take shortcuts.

    B1

    “Learn the Ropes” Like an American 🇺🇸 | English Business Idioms Explained

    04:11“Learn the Ropes” Like an American 🇺🇸 | English Business Idioms Explained
    • In American English, we say, "I'm still learning the ropes." Well, what does that really mean in business English?

      In American English, we say, "I'm still learning the ropes." Well, what does that really mean in business English?

    • In American English, we say, "I'm still learning the ropes." Well, what does that really mean in business English?

      In American English, we say, "I'm still learning the ropes." Well, what does that really mean in business English?

    B1