learn the ropes

To learn how things work in a new situation.

"It takes a few weeks to learn the ropes here."

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This is where you learn the ropes of how

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and candy so girls can learn the ropes of prostitution.

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learn the ropes by doing grunt work over and over again.

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that had us on a regular route to learn the ropes.

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He was on the Stallions had to learn the ropes, man.

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