earn the stripe / earn one’s stripe
口语用法,意思是藉着工作的努力而得到升级
to earn one’s stripes 意思是藉著工作的努力而得到升級。( to earn a promotion by hardworking )( stripe 本來是指軍裝或警服上表示等級的條紋標誌)
例如:Through many years’ hard work, Mr. Wang has earned his stripes.
(由於多年的努力工作,王先生升官了。)
Without dedication, hard work and perseverance, one may not be able to earn one’s stripes.
(沒有獻身孜孜不倦和恆心,一個人很難步步高升。)