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
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mess up informal (to spoil or ruin something important) If I make a mistake, it may mess up my whole week’s work. Her drug addiction has messed up her life. (to make untidy or dirty) His hair was messed up, and there was a bruise on his face. Don’t mess up …
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I’m not sure Ways to say “I’m not sure” Maybe To the best of my knowledge… Perhaps As far as I am aware… Possibly I’m not so sure Probably It looks like… It seems… rumor has it I suppose… It appears… I imagine… I am unsure Reportedly word has it …
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mess around (to behave in a silly or joking way) Stop messing around; I’m quite serious. Is this for real or just messing around? informal (to waste time doing things without a particular purpose) Now stop messing around and get back to work. We have no time to mess around. envocabulary.com
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put through (to connect someone by telephone) Please hold the line. I’ll put you through to our manager. The operator put me through to the island. informal (to make someone experience something unpleasant or difficult) She has put me through absolute hell recently. I’m sorry to put you through this …
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