How is the phrase apprendre les ficelles translated from French to English

English translation
learn the ropes
phrase

Apprendre comment marche un nouveau poste ou lieu.

To learn how a new job or place works.

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  • Laisse-lui un mois pour apprendre les ficelles. — Give her a month to learn the ropes.

  • J'apprends encore les ficelles ici. — I'm still learning the ropes here.

  • Il a appris les ficelles très vite. — He learned the ropes very quickly.

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