“Earn your stripes”
Definizione
To prove your ability through hard work.
Esempi
Examples
“He earned his stripes as a developer.”
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He earned his stripes as a developer.Compare with the original example
He earned his stripes as a developer.
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- What does "Earn your stripes" mean?
- "Earn your stripes" means to prove your ability through hard work.
- How do you use "Earn your stripes" in a sentence?
- Example: "He earned his stripes as a developer."
- Should I interpret "Earn your stripes" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.