cutting one's teeth

A form of cut one's teeth — To begin; to gain early experience.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of cut one's teeth
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“cutting one's teeth.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cutting%20one's%20teeth. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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