the ropes



the ropes

The details or knowhow about a specific situation, task, job, or role. I know there's a lot to take in, but your partner has been here for over 10 years and will show you the ropes. This class is intense! You're expected to know the ropes from day one.
See also: rope

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AgathaAG-ə-thə (English)English, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Swati-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
AldÉRic-French
FaolÁNFWAY-lahnIrish
Tucker['tʌkə]
Vitalija-Lithuanian