The expression "to show someone the ropes" means to explain to someone how to do a particular job or task.
L'espressione "to show someone the ropes" significa spiegare a qualcuno come fare un certo lavoro o compito.
| Idiom | to show someone the ropes |
|---|---|
| Definition | to show someone what to do |
| Examples | - Don't worry if this is all new to you. I'll show you the ropes. - I've never done anything like this before. I hope someone will be able to show me the ropes. |
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