Idioms

show (someone) the ropes
to tell or show someone how to do something
The experienced carpenter made a great effort to show the new trainee the ropes.

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  • show (someone) to his or her seat
  • show (someone) up or show up (someone)
  • show (something) to good advantage
  • show good faith
  • show off
  • show one's (true) colors
  • show one's cards/hand
  • show signs of (something)
  • show up
  • show-and-tell
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  • play second fiddle to (someone)
  • for kicks
  • keep one's nose to the grindstone
  • behind the eight ball
  • have a word with (someone)
  • base one's opinion on (something)
  • not bat an eye
  • in a hole
  • take apart (something) or take (something) apart
  • on guard


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