Laxi Dictionary

English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition the ropes in British English

the ropes phrase

phrase
1

to know or learn how to do something, especially a job

Example

It didn't take her new assistant long to learn the ropes.

Synonyms and related words
know realize have heard of
Definition the ropes in British English