Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
win one's spurs — 1. To gain distinction by achievement 2. Orig to earn a knighthood • • • Main Entry: ↑spur win one s spurs and win one s worship see under ↑spur and ↑worship • • • Main Entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
win one's spurs — idi win one s spurs, to achieve distinction or success for the first time … From formal English to slang
win one's spurs — ► win (or earn) one s spurs 1) historical gain a knighthood by an act of bravery. 2) informal gain one s first distinction or honours. Main Entry: ↑win … English terms dictionary
win one's spurs — win fame, win glory … English contemporary dictionary
win one's spurs — {v. phr.} 1. In old times, to be named a knight with the right to wear little sharp spikes on your heels. * /A young squire won his spurs in battle./ 2. To win fame or honor. * /The young lieutenant won his spurs by leading an attack on enemy… … Dictionary of American idioms
win\ one's\ spurs — v. phr. 1. In old times, to be named a knight with the right to wear little sharp spikes on your heels. A young squire won his spurs in battle. 2. To win fame or honor. The young lieutenant won his spurs by leading an attack on enemy machine guns … Словарь американских идиом
win one's worship — win one s spurs and win one s worship see under ↑spur and ↑worship • • • Main Entry: ↑win win one s worship (obsolete) To gain honour or fame • • • Main Entry: ↑worship … Useful english dictionary
win (or earn) one's spurs — historical gain a knighthood by an act of bravery. ↘informal gain one s first distinction or honours. → win … English new terms dictionary
earn one's spurs — ► win (or earn) one s spurs 1) historical gain a knighthood by an act of bravery. 2) informal gain one s first distinction or honours. Main Entry: ↑win … English terms dictionary
win — ► VERB (winning; past and past part. won) 1) be successful or victorious in (a contest or conflict). 2) gain as a result of success in a contest, conflict, etc. 3) gain (someone s attention, support, or love). 4) (win over) gain the support or… … English terms dictionary
