#1 (permalink) Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:51 am What does 'to know the ropes' mean? |
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English Language Tests, Intermediate level
ESL/EFL Test #289 "English Slang Idioms (11)", question 7
"Once you know the ......... better, we will give you more responsibility," the boss said to the new trainee.
(a) lines (b) slips (c) straps (d) ropes
English Language Tests, Intermediate level
ESL/EFL Test #289 "English Slang Idioms (11)", answer 7
"Once you know the ropes better, we will give you more responsibility," the boss said to the new trainee.
Correct answer: (d) ropes
Your answer was: incorrect "Once you know the lines better, we will give you more responsibility," the boss said to the new trainee. _________________________
Does the point of it go that once he get to know with the matter of his work better He will get more responsibility? |
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