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verb
To put someone, especially oneself, in a position to advance or to achieve a desired objective; to gain useful experience.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: North-America, idiomatic
Qualifier: often followed by to or for
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Synonyms: get one's ticket punched
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To seriously harm or kill someone.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: North-America, idiomatic
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
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