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be shown the ropes
To be taught how to do or perform a job, task, or activity; to have explained or demonstrated how something is done. I had never worked on a ranch before, but I was shown the ropes by a friend of mine.This is Samantha, our new intern. Make sure she's shown the ropes by the end of the week.