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learn the ropes

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  1. learn the ropesverb

    To learn the basics or master introductory knowledge.

  2. Etymology: Of nautical origin. The phrase "he knows the ropes" written on a seaman's discharge meant that he was inexperienced and only familiar with a ship's principal ropes.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of learn the ropes in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of learn the ropes in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of learn the ropes in a Sentence

  1. Mikie Sherrill:

    None of us, none of us came to Congress from a district that wants us to just sit here and be quiet and learn the ropes and figure it out, they want us to engage and they want change and they want it now.

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