All related terms of 'the ropes'

If you say that someone is on the ropes , you mean that they are very near to giving up or being defeated .

to have a thorough understanding of a particular sphere of activity

to learn how to do a particular job or task

If you show someone the ropes , you show them how to do a particular job or task.

If you know the ropes , you know how a particular job or task should be done .

If you are learning the ropes , you are learning how a particular task or job is done.

to show someone how to do a particular job or task