41. They know the ropes , although they often wince as the rough cord of modern politics runs through their soft palms. 42. Jackson books and manages the world-famous Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz _ he knows the ropes of the jazz business. 43. :: Ah the classic " You didn't know the ropes so we have a right to act like dicks " response. 44. I won't link to that thread here but it should be pretty easy for anyone who knows the ropes to find it. 45. There's a real interest out there in finding someone who is going to preserve what we have, someone who knows the ropes ." 46. I don't think it helps ( and often hurts ) folks to be unguided because they know the ropes and have a posse. 47. Lieberman is one of the most respected members of Congress because he knows the ropes and has a solid reputation for morale rectitude. 48. An Emmy-winning television director, he spent 10 years on " Shine, " long enough to know the ropes better than Sundance newcomers usually do. 49. "We will do what other MPs are doing at this time, " he said, " just settling in and getting to know the ropes ." 50. I suggest you take your participation as a new editor to wiki more slowly, study how things are done and get to know the ropes .
