the ropes

1. see know the ropes; on the ropes.

Example Sentences

When eaglets take flight from their nest for the first time, they often return for the next few days or weeks as they learn the ropes, Steers said in an interview.

From Los Angeles Times

Curran reached his fifty from 22 balls, but fell before the close, caught on the ropes off Rehan Ahmed.

From BBC

Whyte was clearly feeling the power and back on the ropes as Itauma picked his shots carefully.

From BBC

Boxing has always required its stars to provide entertainment on both sides of the ropes.

From BBC

“We had them on the ropes numerous times,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times