Phrase of the Day

Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.

Phrase of the Day

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Learn the Ropes

Learn the ropes means to learn how to do something. Example of use: "Once I learn the ropes at my new job, I won't be so nervous and I'll be very good at the work I do."

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