Meaning of batong-tuntungan | Babel Free

Definitions

stepping stone (something used as a way to progress)

idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“Edukasyon ang naging batong-tuntungan niya sa pagtatagumpay ng mga pagsubok.”

Education is what became his stepping stone in conquering the challenges.

“Ang akala ni Delia ay talagang iniibig siya ni Manuel ngunit ang katotohana'y ginagawa lamang siyang batong-tuntungan ng lalaki upang matamo ang maraming salapi.”

Delia thought she really is loved by Manuel but the truth is she is just being made as a stepping stone by the man to obtain a lot of money.

CEFR level