Etymology:
- First attested circa 1325; first used in the figurative sense circa 1653.
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"He was full of ambition, and force, and life, intending all sorts of great things, and meaning to make his position a stepping stone to all that was excellent in public life.".
Submitted on September 01, 2009
Additional definitions for 'stepping stone':
| stepping stone | A stone that can be stepped on in crossing something, especially a marsh or creek. |
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प्रारंभिक प्रयास
trampolino di lancio
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