Example
“She paid her dues in support before getting to build the product.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
due diligence
CEFR C1the careful investigation of a company's business, finances, and legal position before investing
pay the piper
CEFR C1to deal with the price or consequences created by your earlier choices
cut your teeth on
CEFR C1to gain your first experience of something, usually early in your career
give someone a run for their money
CEFR B1to compete nearly as well as a much stronger opponent, forcing them to work hard for victory
go the extra mile
CEFR B1To make more effort than is expected or required.
hang in there
CEFR B1to persevere and not give up despite difficulty
Source methodology
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