The phrase
"to learn the ropes" means to become familiar with or gain knowledge about a new task, job, or situation.
Full definition
They are still in the process of
learning the ropes of canine behavior and obedience training such that they may not fully understand yet what you are telling them not to do.
I spent 2016 writing the first two novels in my series, as well
as learning the ropes of marketing, building a mailing list, and networking with other indies.
However, if you can't tolerate high amounts of risks or
still learning the ropes of investing, you can pick one or some of the safe investment types mentioned here.
When it comes to on - the - job training, some workplaces have an apprenticeship program where new hires
learn the ropes from experienced mechanical maintenance technicians.
It's a great way for anyone interested in trying their hand at animation to
learn the ropes in truly retro fashion.
You can use these practice accounts to get your feet wet, try out strategies, and generally have fun
while learning the ropes of trading.
You're just
learning the ropes with credit, and you'll need a card that encourages (or forces) you to spend within your means.
I think that's what I'm feeling — librarians who lack mentors or others who can
help learn the ropes?
My expertise is in marketing, but I am in the process of
learning the ropes for book marketing and publishing specifically.
Being able to
learn the ropes at a young age offers teens a big advantage, but they will only realize this a few years later.
But will I join the ranks of other first - time moms who are just
learning the ropes when this child enters the world?
I would suggest waiting a few months so the puppy has time to bond with you and
learn the ropes so to speak.
All - new casual play option allows beginners and newcomers to more easily
learn the ropes without fear of setback or death with this new, less daunting mode.
Besides her new book, dedicated to helping
newbies learn the ropes, she has begun using her own experience to help other authors promote their books.
Essentially, you should expect to play a lot of easy battles as you
slowly learn the ropes if you're not already familiar with the series.
Finding a qualified professional can be challenging, and some pet owners have
even learned the ropes of dog training on their own to ensure the process goes smoothly.
For many
investors learning the ropes of trading sometimes means learning the hard way that some account types let you spend more than you actually have.
The first rank is low rank and that's what you start out in and
basically learn the ropes of the game and how the monsters work.
It's a short - term commitment that allows your pet to help another
dog learn the ropes and — hopefully — land a forever home.
A comedy series about a
couple learning the ropes of parenting while trying to stay true to who they were before having a child.
It's only so
useful learning the ropes this way, since many bosses use different attack patterns on Regular, or adopt a new form you won't see at all on Simple.
Diving into the single - player campaign,
gamers learn the ropes of the different units, step - by - step to show strengths and weaknesses of each unit.