Know the Ropes

To understand the details.

There is some doubt about the origin of this phrase. It may well have a nautical origin. Sailors had to learn which rope raised which sail and also had to learn a myriad of knots. There is also a suggestion that it comes from the world of the theatre, where ropes are used to raise scenery etc.



Ex: I’ve been at my new job for a few weeks now so I feel like I’m getting to know the ropes.



Spanish: conocer el negocio



German: den Bogen raushaben