Cut_a_tooth [ HOT – BLUEPRINT ]

The phrase (or "cut one's teeth" ) has both a literal and a figurative meaning. Literal Meaning

Literally, it refers to the process of , specifically when a baby's tooth first begins to push or "break" through the gum line. cut_a_tooth

: "She cut her journalistic teeth working for a small local newspaper". The phrase (or "cut one's teeth" ) has

: "The baby is crying because she’s cutting her first tooth". Figurative Idiom: "Cut one's teeth on" it refers to the process of

: To "pay your dues," "earn your stripes," or "get your start". Cultural and Artistic References