winning one's spurs

A form of win one's spurs — To achieve recognition.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of win one's spurs
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winning one's spurs. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/winning%20one's%20spurs

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Chicago

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