snatch the pebble

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Definition of snatch the pebble in English English dictionary

To fully grasp the meaning of a concept or developed a skill to a high degree of proficiency, often that rivals some specific expert

Hyphenation

snatch the peb·ble

Turkish pronunciation

snäç dhi pebıl

Pronunciation

/ˈsnaʧ ᴛʜē ˈpebəl/ /ˈsnæʧ ðiː ˈpɛbəl/

Etymology

() From the 1970s television series called Kung Fu starring David Carradine. In the title sequence to this series, the protagonist (a young martial arts student) is finally able to snatch a pebble from his master's hand, indicating he has developed sufficient skills and wisdom and is ready to leave the school and venture into the world.