knowing the ropes

A form of know the ropes — To have experience of the appropriate procedures; know how a particular task or job should be done (with reference to ropes used in sailing).

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of know the ropes

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
experienced
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APA

knowing the ropes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knowing%20the%20ropes

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“knowing the ropes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knowing%20the%20ropes. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “knowing the ropes,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knowing%20the%20ropes.

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