Show someone the ropes meaning
What does the saying 'Show someone the ropes' mean?
Idiom: Show someone the ropes
Meaning:
If you show someone the ropes, you explain to someone new how things work and how to do a job.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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