English / idiom
learn the ropes
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To acquire the foundational skills, operational habits, and unwritten rules of a new job or environment.
In context
01
It takes about three months for any new software engineer to truly learn the ropes here.
02
Don't panic if you feel disoriented; I will assign an experienced colleague to help you learn the ropes.
Synonyms
get the hang of it,master the basics,find one's feet
Antonyms
remain ignorant,fumble around,stay green
Collocations
learn the ropes quickly,help someone learn the ropes,still learning the ropes