“Earn your stripes”
Definition
To prove your ability through hard work.
Examples
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."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Earn your stripes"?
- Заслужить признание трудом. / Ապացուցել ունակությունը քրտնաջան աշխատանքով։