: "The baby is crying because she’s cutting her first tooth". Figurative Idiom: "Cut one's teeth on"
The phrase (or "cut one's teeth" ) has both a literal and a figurative meaning. Literal Meaning cut_a_tooth
Literally, it refers to the process of , specifically when a baby's tooth first begins to push or "break" through the gum line. : "The baby is crying because she’s cutting
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. As an idiom, to something means to gain
: 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".