As an idiom, to something means to gain your first experience or learn basic skills in a particular field, often through a specific project or job. It suggests a foundational period of learning that prepares you for more advanced work.
: To "pay your dues," "earn your stripes," or "get your start". Cultural and Artistic References
: "She cut her journalistic teeth working for a small local newspaper".
The phrase (or "cut one's teeth" ) has both a literal and a figurative meaning. Literal Meaning
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