21. But the older guys know the ropes a little more, know how to work the referees. 22. At 57, he knows the ropes at the investment firm like no outsider could, investors said. 23. Judd decides to defend him, but she needs someone who knows the ropes in a military trial. 24. You really need a hard-nosed, experienced person who knows the ropes and is not a shrinking violet, 25. That means we have people on the ground in Venice for us, people who know the ropes . 26. Sorosky's books have always concentrated on entertaining, so she knows the ropes of getting a do together. 27. It's just that the star-spangled Cowboys have come to know the ropes at these Super Bowl things. 28. Judd decides to defend him but she needs someone who knows the ropes in a military trial. 29. Regulars at thrift stores know the ropes . 30. Although most night exercisers are serious regulars who know the ropes , a gym trainer is around for consultation.