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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.

Verb
  1. To learn the basics or master introductory knowledge.
  2. To learn some skill requiring specialist knowledge.
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In fact, direct experience can be a fast way for kids to learn the ropes of misleading ad campaigns.
He recently sold the company, where model aircraft fliers can 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.
Expectedly, he began to learn the ropes of movies and worked on screenplays.
He wants me to continue my studies there and learn the ropes of our business.
Artists are a dime-a-dozen and one needs to know what's hot and learn the ropes of the art trade at the same time.

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