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Jimmy Hung
2021-04-30 05:04
Cut (one's) teeth verb phrase
Followed by the preposition "on"
To obtain your first experience, especially when you are young
I cut my teeth on household chores such as cleaning the house or washing dishes when I was just 6 years old.
She cuts her teeth on playing piano everyday so that she can become a distinguished piano player in the future.
The verb "cut" must be conjugated according to its tense.
This term dates back to the late 1600s and refers to the literal verb "to cut teeth," which means "to grow the first teeth of a baby".
Do you see anything wrong?
people often do irrational or foolish things when they are in love.
I and my boyfriend have decided to get married in the summer. I don't think that's wise, since we won't have enough money saved by then to set up house. But then, one cannot love and be wise.
