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show the ropes

verb

Etymology

See learn the ropes.

Definitions

  1. To teach the basics of a skill.

    • When I got there, Bill showed me the ropes
    • Bill showed the ropes to the new guy.
    • One nice boy, whom I leave behind to show the ropes, is scandalously killed by one of their sentries.

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