Английская идиома "Learn the ropes"

Краткое объяснение значения и использования английской идиомы "Learn the ropes".

get a word in edgeways | up and running | start from scratch | run out of steam | get down to nitty-gritty | learn the ropes | for a song | by and large | below the belt | win-win

Meaning

Learn something new.

Origin

A nautical term, from the days of sailing ships when new recruits had to learn how to tie knots and which rope hauled up which sail. After which of course they would know the ropes.

Get a word in edgeways

Up and running

Start from scratch

Run out of steam

Get down to the nitty-gritty

Learn the ropes

For a song

By and large

Below the belt

Win-win