learn the ropes
US /lɜrn ðə roʊps/
UK /lɜrn ðə roʊps/
1.
要領を覚える, 仕事のやり方を学ぶ
to learn how to do a particular job or activity
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It took him a few weeks to learn the ropes of his new position.
彼が新しい職務の要領を覚えるのに数週間かかった。
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Don't worry, you'll soon learn the ropes here.
心配しないで、すぐにここの要領を覚えるよ。