know the ropes 1. 熟悉船上各式缆绳索具 2. 〈口〉晓得诀窍;懂行;在行,熟悉风土人情 You won't find the job difficult, once you get to know the ropes. 一旦掌握诀窍,你就会觉得这工作并不难。 She thought she knew the ropes about teaching. 她认为她对教学很在行。 I've been to Japan before so I know the ropes. 我去过日本,所以我熟悉那里的风俗习惯。