stepping stone
noun/ˈstepɪŋ stəʊn/
/ˈstepɪŋ stəʊn/
- one of a line of flat stones that you step on in order to cross a stream or riverTopics Geographyc2
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- something that allows you to make progress or begin to achieve something
- a stepping stone to a more lucrative career
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