ALL meanings of cut one's eyeteeth
eye·tooth
C c - noun cut one's eyeteeth to become experienced or sophisticated 3
- noun plural cut one's eyeteeth Dentistry. a canine tooth of the upper jaw: so named from its position under the eye. 1
- idioms cut 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 cut 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