I know what it means just not what it refers to.
2007-08-05 14:18:17 · 14 answers · asked by seizod 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It is a reference to when babies get new teeth. Usually this phrase is used when a person is starting a project or a job that appears as if it may be difficult for a beginner.
2007-08-05 14:30:13 · answer #1 · answered by Emissary 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
to learn or experience.
The expression cut your teeth most likely evolved from the sometimes painful realities of human dental development. Many young adults experience an eruption of third molars known as "wisdom teeth". Sometimes the eruption, or cutting, of these wisdom teeth is a relatively painless experience, but other times a painful crowding situation arises. These extra teeth may have to be surgically removed if their presence becomes problematic. Because the eruption of wisdom teeth or "eye teeth" often coincides with a young adult's first real work experience, the association between the two rites of passage most likely seemed inevitable.
2007-08-05 14:20:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Many Bible students will tell you that the "Angel of the Lord" is Jesus. I believe that is the reference also. Generally you will see this phrase in reference to the "pre-incarnate" Christ. Not the same as an arch angel. And no, an arch angels is not in a higher order. I don't know where you got that from? The Nelson Study Bible is a good Bible with reliable study notes. However, the notes in "ANY" Bible are the editors beliefs and are not to be confused with scripture. The reason so many Christians complain about statements from JW's is that they "claim" to be Christians, yet they deny Jesus is the Christ- which is the main requirement for being a Christian. You can not be a Christian and deny Christ.
2016-03-13 07:53:29 · answer #3 · answered by Shannon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut Your Teeth
2016-10-05 09:28:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means gaining experience.
The Beatles "cut their teeth" in Hamburg and Liverpool.
2007-08-05 14:21:29 · answer #5 · answered by horacepembleton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I know it means start to get involved in whatever, get some experience, but the idiom escapes me. The "official" etymology of that expression is: "To get your first experience of a particular type of work and learn the basic skills."
If I had to guess, it would think it means a meal starts with the first bite.
2007-08-05 14:22:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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As far back as the Greek Septuagint version, the promised Messiah was called "the Angel of great counsel." (Isaiah 9:6, LXX) At Galatians 4:14, Paul the apostle says, "...but you received me like an angel of God, like Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 4:16 refers to archangel and the Lord Jesus Christ together. Someone else made a valid point: Calling Jesus an angel or an archangel merely describes roles that he assumes in the outworking of God's purpose. It does not change the fundamental fact that Jesus is Lord, the Son of God, and our Savior. Of himself, Jesus said that he was, not God, but "the beginning of the creation of God." (Revelation 3:14) (The Coptic version, an early translation of the Greek text, is not ambiguous here, it uses the native Coptic word for "beginning," which cannot be misunderstood as "beginner.")
2016-04-10 22:50:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
expression cut teeth refer
2016-01-30 20:23:40 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What does the expression "cut your teeth" refer to?
I know what it means just not what it refers to.
2015-08-16 10:57:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means getting initial experience in your field.
As when your permanent teeth replaced baby teeth.
2007-08-05 14:23:02 · answer #10 · answered by Robert S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋