Win (one's) spurs

Translation of "win (one's) spurs" into Russian

win (one's) spurs

заслужить признание

He finally won his spurs by leading the team to victory.

Он наконец заслужил признание, приведя команду к победе.

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To achieve distinction or recognition, often by proving one's abilities or worth, especially through hard work or a significant accomplishment. The phrase originates from the medieval practice of awarding spurs to knights as a symbol of their status and achievements.

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