know the ropes
KNOW WHAT TO DO, know the routine, know one's way around, know one's stuff, know what's what, be experienced, know the drill, know the score

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know the ropes
show (someone) the ropes - to explain to someone how to do a job or activity.
She's been in this job long enough to know the ropes.

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know the ropes
know how to do something
I know the ropes at my job and I get along very well at work.

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know the ropes
See: THE ROPES.

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