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Meaning of earn one's spurs | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

Synonym of win one's spurs.

Examples

“Further, many of these veteranos had earned their spurs, so to speak, and were respected and looked up to as male role models, even though they no longer were active bangers or slangers.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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