Multiple choice softskills communication

To "know the ropes" means to be

  1. experienced

  2. confident

  3. ignorant

  4. intelligent
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase "know the ropes" originates from sailing where knowing which ropes controlled which sails was essential knowledge. It means being experienced, knowledgeable, and familiar with how something works - especially the practical details and procedures of a job, system, or activity. Option A correctly identifies this as being experienced.

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