learn to walk before one can run

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.

To learn how to perform simple tasks before one can perform a more complicated task. idiomatic

— Optimal performances can also be used as platforms for achieving greater things in performance later. You might think of optimal performance as learning to walk before you can run or learning the arias before the whole role or running many ten-kilometer races before you try to run a marathon.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see learn, walk, before, run.

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