learning the ropes

Questions

What does learning the ropes mean?

present participle and gerund of learn the ropes

How to pronounce learning the ropes

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “learning the ropes”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “learning the ropes” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.