idioms

  know the ropes (know how to do a job or activity) The job is quite easy once you know the ropes. You know the ropes much better than he does.     envocabulary.com

  learn the ropes (learn how to do a job or activity) I just want to learn the ropes of this job with you. It took him several weeks to learn the ropes.   envocabulary.com

  make a night of it (to stay out late having fun) We decided to go to a club and make a night of it. Why don’t we get some drinks and make a night of it?     envocabulary.com

  call it a night (to end an evening party or other activity) I think we should call it a night and get some sleep. What do you say we call it a night and head home, huh?     envocabulary.com

  out of practice (not prepared; not having practiced on a regular basis) Play the piano regularly, or you’ll get out of practice. I love to dance, but I’m a little out of practice.   envocabulary.com