stepping stone

Register · Neutral Neutral — appropriate in most situations, both spoken and written, without sounding too casual or too stiff. CEFR B2

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Example

“This job is just a stepping stone to a better career.”

Dictionary details

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

pave the way Neutral · CEFR B1

to make it easier for something else to happen or develop

smooth sailing Neutral · CEFR B1

easy, uninterrupted progress without problems

(take) a step back/further Neutral · CEFR B2

to pause and reconsider a situation (step back), or develop an idea or action beyond its current point (step further)

big fish in a small pond Neutral · CEFR B2

an important person in a small or limited environment

bridge the gap Neutral · CEFR B2

to reduce or remove the difference between two things or groups

climb the corporate ladder Neutral · CEFR B2

to advance step by step through the ranks of a company

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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