- know the ropes — Someone who is experienced and knows how the system works know the ropes …   The small dictionary of idiomes 
- know the ropes — know how, have much experience, learn the ropes    Good managers know the ropes. They have skills and experience …   English idioms 
- know the ropes — ► know the ropes have experience of the appropriate procedures. Main Entry: ↑know …   English terms dictionary 
- know the ropes — (informal) KNOW WHAT TO DO, know the routine, know one s way around, know one s stuff, know what s what; be experienced; informal know the drill, know the score. → rope * * * phrasal : to have experience and understanding of the details, methods …   Useful english dictionary 
- 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 …   New idioms dictionary 
- know the ropes —    Someone who is experienced and knows how the system works know the ropes.   (Dorking School Dictionary) …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions 
- Know the ropes —   Someone who is experienced and knows how the system works know the ropes …   Dictionary of English idioms  
- know the ropes — informal you ll spend your first day with someone who knows the ropes Syn: know what to do, know the routine, know one s way around, know one s stuff, know what s what; be experienced; informal know the drill, know the score, be streetwise …   Thesaurus of popular words 
- know the ropes — See: THE ROPES …   Dictionary of American idioms 
- know the ropes — See: THE ROPES …   Dictionary of American idioms 
- know\ the\ ropes — See: the ropes …   Словарь американских идиом