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What does learn the ropes mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word learn the ropes? Here's what it means.

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  1. To learn the basics or master introductory knowledge.
  2. To learn some skill requiring specialist knowledge.
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The popularity of the club is growing with a number of new recruits signing on to learn the ropes.
Often fresh out of school, they take low-paying jobs at small independent firms to learn the ropes.
If you're new at a company, such a network would make it easier to connect with other women who can help you learn the ropes.
Yes, you need to figure out how to sell the service, but once you learn the ropes it's not all that hard to find customers.
Mostly, crusading politicians get frustrated and give up or learn the ropes and work within the existing system.
In fact, direct experience can be a fast way for kids to learn the ropes of misleading ad campaigns.

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