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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Antonia	ahn-TO-nyah (Italian, Spanish), an-TON-ee-ə (English), ahn-TO-nee-ah (German, Dutch), ahn-TAWN-yah (Polish)	Italian, Spanish, English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Polish, Romanian, Ancient Roma
Fabian	FAH-bee-ahn (German, Dutch), FAH-byahn (Polish), FAY-bee-ən (English)	German, Dutch, Polish, History
Lavern	lə-VURN	English
Conrad	['kɔnræd]
Walden	['wɔ:ldən]
Romey	-	English (Rare)