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learn the ropes

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /lɜrn stressed ði roʊps/
    • /lɜːn ðə rəʊps/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /lɜrn stressed ði roʊps/

Definitions of learn the ropes words

  • verbal expression learn the ropes become familiar with sth 1
  • verb learn the ropes To learn the basics or master introductory knowledge. 0
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Parts of speech for Learn the ropes

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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learn the ropes popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for learn the ropes

verb learn the ropes

Just one Synonym for learn the ropes

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