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What does on the ropes mean?
"On the ropes" is a colloquial term passed from boxing competitions, where a contestant was groggy, and holding onto the ropes round the ring for support. The implication is of being overcome, of weakness and distress.
What does knowing the ropes mean?
This is an old sailing term. If you knew your ropes, you knew which rope on a sailing ship would do which task, and you were a good and experienced sailor. Nowadays, you say that any experienced person "knows the ropes."
What is the purple ropes on naruto characters?
The ropes mean that the person was trained by orochimaro
What is the term for Mexican cowhands who used horses ropes?
Charro
Can blueberries be frozen for long-term storage?
Yes, blueberries can be frozen for long-term storage.
Can pickles be frozen for long-term storage?
Yes, pickles can be frozen for long-term storage.
What is the term for a frozen river?
Glacier
Can walnuts be frozen for long-term storage?
Yes, walnuts can be frozen for long-term storage to maintain their freshness and prevent spoilage.
What does To choke a horse mean?
It means to stop the horse with the ropes.
What does show someone the ropes mean?
It means: insruct you on the details.
Can nuts be frozen for long-term storage?
Yes, nuts can be frozen for long-term storage to extend their shelf life and maintain their freshness.
To shout angrily all of a sudden is to fly off the ropes?
"To fly of the handle" is the correct term.
