CUT TEETH
cut teeth: translation
cut teeth
[for a baby or young person] to have new teeth emerging through the gums. •
Billy is cranky because he's cutting teeth.
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Ann cut her first tooth this week.
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{v. phr.} 1. To have teeth grow out through the gums. * /The baby was cross because he was cutting teeth./ 2. or[cut eye teeth] {informal} To learn something very early in life; gain experience; start by learning or doing. - Used with a possessive, usually used with "on". * /The professional ball player cut his teeth on a baseball bat in the sandlots./ * /Mr. Jones's company is building the new Post Office in town but Mr. Jones cut his eye teeth as a carpenter./