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Meaning of show the ropes | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To teach the basics of a skill.

informal, intransitive, transitive

Equivalents

Polski przyuczać przyuczyć

Examples

“When I got there, Bill showed me the ropes”
“Bill showed the ropes to the new guy.”
“Mr. Danzinger sent other roomers for Fonville to show⟳ the ropes.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

show the way show the white feather show up show who's boss show willing show-ran

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