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