English Explanatory Dictionary

snatch the pebble

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To fully grasp the meaning of a concept or to develop a skill to a high degree of proficiency, often that rivals some specific expert.

Pronunciation

En-au-snatch the pebble.ogg

Word forms

snatch the pebble snatches the pebble snatching the pebble snatched the pebble

Etymology

From the 1970s television series called Kung Fu starring David Carradine. In the title sequence to this series, the protagonist (a young martial arts student) is finally able to snatch a pebble from his master's hand, indicating he has developed sufficient skills and wisdom and is ready to leave the school and venture into the world.

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