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learn the ropes



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Castro, who is new to real-estate development, has assembled a team to help learn the ropes.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 13, 2025

My doctor suggested that I get a trainer at my cheap gym, just to learn the ropes, or try Apple Fitness+.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2023

Despite his very brief time in politics, he has not taken the opportunity to keep his head down and learn the ropes in the first couple of years, as most novice senators do.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2023

For Williams, that has meant taking on more of a mentorship role this spring, helping five-star freshman Malachi Nelson learn the ropes.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 9, 2023

As I learn the ropes of the license-plate shop, I study the other guys, trying to see how and what they do.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz




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