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Show the ropes
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
To teach the basics of a skill.
"When I got there, Bill showed me the ropes; Bill showed the ropes to the new guy."
Synonyms
show someone the ropes
teach
demonstrate
show the way
talk through
initiate
hold someone's hand
show around
get the hang of
ground
know the ropes
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