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Learn the ropes:
means to understand how things work in a particular situation or job. It suggests that someone has the knowledge and experience needed to handle tasks effectively.
Examples:
1- Before starting the new job, I took a few days to learn the ropes so I wouldn’t feel lost on my first day.
2- When I tried to assemble furniture from Ikea, it felt like I needed to learn the ropes of advanced engineering.