Question

Even though I was a beginner in this field, there had been my friend "to show me the ropes." Identify the meaning of the underlined idiom.

• A. to leave someone succeed or fail on their own in an entirely new field
• B. to teach or guide someone, especially in a new job
• C. to solve a problem or learn something independently
• D. to make care of oneself or manage ones own affairs

Answer 1

Answer:

B. to teach or guide someone, especially in a new job

To show someone the ropes” is an idiom meaning:

To teach someone the basics of how to do a job or activity, especially when they’re new.