learn the ropes
US /lɜrn ðə roʊps/
UK /lɜrn ðə roʊps/

1.
mempelajari selok-belok, belajar asas-asas
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.
Dia mengambil masa beberapa minggu untuk mempelajari selok-belok jawatan barunya.
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Don't worry, you'll soon learn the ropes here.
Jangan risau, anda akan cepat mempelajari selok-beloknya di sini.