WIN (OR EARN) ONE'S SPURS


Meaning of WIN (OR EARN) ONE'S SPURS in English

win ( or earn) one's spurs

historical

gain a knighthood by an act of bravery.

↘ informal gain one's first distinction or honours.

→ win

Concise Oxford English vocab.      Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка.