| Phrase/Idiom | standing on the shoulders of giants |
|---|---|
| Definition | This phrase means to use the understanding gained by major thinkers who have gone before in order to make intellectual progress. |
| Example | Standing on the shoulders of giants, she discovered a new formula. |
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