flesh one's maiden sword
Meanings
verb
- To experience or succeed in combat or struggle for the first time, as in the military or in politics.
Word forms
Etymology
Literally, to shed blood for the first time with a new sword; see flesh (“bury in flesh”), maiden (“virgin”), sword.
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