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What is the meaning of "to show someone the ropes" idiom?

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Idiom Conjugations:

 
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Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Showing someone the ropes might be an obligation or it might be an act of kindness.
 
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Idiom Usage:

You can:
Show someone the ropes
or
Show the ropes to someone
 
In the imperative:
"Show me the ropes!"
 
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Idiom Scenario 2:


Juan has decided to try a new hobby.  Juan has decided that he would like to learn to watch birds.  Juan's friend, Raphael, has offered to take Juan to his first birdwatcher meeting.  Raphael has been a birdwatcher for more than ten years ...
Juan:        "Thanks for offering to help me with my new hobby."
Raphael:  "No problem.  Bird watching is a great pastime."
Juan:        "I'm a little nervous because I know nothing about bird watching."
Raphael:  "Don't worry.  I'll show you the ropes."
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Idiom Scenario 1:


Martha has just been promoted to office manager of the office where she works.  As such, when a new employee is hired for the office, it is Martha's responsibility to teach the new employee all the procedures and expectations necessary to fulfill the job requirements.
Martha must show the new employees the ropes.
Martha must show the ropes to the new employees.
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Idiom Definition:


"to show someone the ropes"
to show or teach someone (usually in a new situation) how to do something that the person is not familiar with
 
Synonyms:
acquaint, advise, brief, coach, demonstrate, develop, direct, edify, educate, enlighten, form, guide, imbue, impart, implant, inculcate, indoctrinate, inform, instruct, lecture, prepare, reveal, school, show, tell, train, tutor, update
 
 
 
This woman is literally showing us the ropes. - - - - ->  a smart looking woman like a game show hostess is displaying two bundles of orange rope.




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