Everyone has to start somewhere meaning in English

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Definition

Everyone has to start somewhere: Even a small or modest beginning can be sufficient or can be enough idiom

Examples

"Well, we've all got to start somewhere."

Exercise 1

Select the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer!

Harold says that he started as an intern, like Edward Moon.

Edward and Harold are meeting for the first time.

Harold suggests that Edward leave his current job.

Harold instructs Edward to play him a song.

Select the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer!

Harold says that he started as an intern, like Edward Moon.

This is incorrect. Harold says, "we've all got to start somewhere". This idiomatic expression does not mean that Harold started in the same job as Edward, but that everyone has to begin their careers at a certain place, even if it isn't desirable.

Edward and Harold are meeting for the first time.

This is a true statement. Harold says to Edward, "Who are you?" which suggests that they have never met before. When Edward introduces himself, Harold says "Pleased to meet you". This is a common and polite way of greeting someone for the first time.

Harold suggests that Edward leave his current job.

This is incorrect. Harold wants to know Edward's ambition but never specifically tells Edward to leave his current (= present) job as an intern.

Harold instructs Edward to play him a song.

This is a true statement. At the end of the dialogue, Harold says "Play me something, Eddie. Let's see what you've got." Harold wants Edward to play him a song, and sing for him.

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