Translation of "cut (one's) teeth" in Russian

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набраться опыта

He cut his teeth on small projects before managing a large team.

Он набрался опыта на небольших проектах, прежде чем управлять большой командой.

Definitions

To gain initial experience or learn the basics of something, often in a particular job or activity, usually at the beginning of one's career.

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