She's always trying to rope me into her club.
•Let's rope in someone to help with cleaning up.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
rope in someone — rope in (someone/something) to persuade a person or group to do something. They re running ads that they hope will rope in the undecided voters. Once they re interested in the product, we try to rope them in and sell it to them. Usage notes: also … New idioms dictionary
rope in something — rope in (someone/something) to persuade a person or group to do something. They re running ads that they hope will rope in the undecided voters. Once they re interested in the product, we try to rope them in and sell it to them. Usage notes: also … New idioms dictionary
rope in — (someone/something) to persuade a person or group to do something. They re running ads that they hope will rope in the undecided voters. Once they re interested in the product, we try to rope them in and sell it to them. Usage notes: also used in … New idioms dictionary
rope — ► NOUN 1) a length of stout cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, etc. 2) a quantity of roughly spherical objects strung together: a rope of pearls. 3) (the ropes) the ropes enclosing a boxing or wrestling ring. 4) (the… … English terms dictionary
rope — rope1 W3S3 [rəup US roup] n [: Old English; Origin: rap] 1.) [U and C] very strong thick string, made by twisting together many thinner strings ▪ They tied a rope around my waist and pulled me up. ▪ The man was coiling a length of rope. 2.) the… … Dictionary of contemporary English
rope — 1 noun 1 (C, U) very strong, thick string, made by twisting together many threads of nylon or other material: They tied up the prisoner with rope. | a bell rope 2 know the ropes to know how to do all the parts of a job, deal with a system etc,… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
rope — I. /roʊp / (say rohp) noun 1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material. 2. (plural) the cords used to enclose a boxing ring or other space. 3. a… …
rope Into — {v.}, {informal} 1. To trick into; persuade dishonestly. * /Jerry let the big boys rope him into stealing some apples./ 2. To get (someone) to join in; persuade to work at. * /It was Sue s job to bathe the dog but she roped Sam into helping her./ … Dictionary of American idioms
rope Into — {v.}, {informal} 1. To trick into; persuade dishonestly. * /Jerry let the big boys rope him into stealing some apples./ 2. To get (someone) to join in; persuade to work at. * /It was Sue s job to bathe the dog but she roped Sam into helping her./ … Dictionary of American idioms
rope\ Into — v informal 1. To trick into; persuade dishonestly. Jerry let the big boys rope him into stealing some apples. 2. To get (someone) to join in; persuade to work at. It was Sue s job to bathe the dog but she roped Sam into helping her. Mother did… … Словарь американских идиом
rope — [rōp] n. [ME rop < OE rap, akin to Ger reif (Goth raip) < IE * reip , rag, piece of cloth < base * rei , to tear > REAP, REEF2] 1. a thick, strong cord made of intertwisted strands of fiber, thin wires, leather strips, etc. 2. [pl.]… … English World dictionary
