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- [ahy-tooth]
- /ˈaɪˌtuθ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-tooth]
- /ˈaɪˌtuθ/
Definitions of give one's eyeteeth words
- noun plural give one's eyeteeth Dentistry. a canine tooth of the upper jaw: so named from its position under the eye. 1
- idioms give one's eyeteeth cut one's eyeteeth, to gain sophistication or experience; become worldly-wise. Also, cut one's eyeteeth on. to be initiated or gain one's first experience in (a career, hobby, skill, etc.). 1
- idioms give one's eyeteeth give one's eyeteeth, to give something one considers very precious, usually in exchange for an object or situation one desires: She would give her eyeteeth for that job. 1
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Origin of give one's eyeteeth
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; eye + tooth
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Parts of speech for Give one's eyeteeth
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give one's eyeteeth popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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