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in_the_loop_436 to become familiar with a task or situation Synonym: learn the ins and outsCompare to: know the ropes

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LEARN THE ROPES The bank manager told the new trainee to keep his eyes open and watch what the other tellers did until he learned the ropes.I’m willing to work long hours and I’ll work for free. I’m anxious to learn the ropes of this business. These expressions are similar, but take place at different times. Before one knows the ropes, one learns the ropes.

Id	in_the_loop_436
Idiom	LEARN THE ROPES
Definition	to become familiar with a task or situation
Examples	The bank manager told the new trainee to keep his eyes open and watch what the other tellers did until he learned the ropes. I’m willing to work long hours and I’ll work for free. I’m anxious to learn the ropes of this business.
Cross-Refs	Synonym: learn the ins and outs Compare to: know the ropes
Extra Info	These expressions are similar, but take place at different times. Before one knows the ropes, one learns the ropes.

Ropes Learn I’m Work Loop Familiar Task Situation