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Hacer méritos

To prove oneself / To earn one's place / To work to impress

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Notes & Usage:

Describes working hard to demonstrate your worth or to earn recognition. Often implies effort to gain approval or a promotion.

See It in Context

Lleva meses haciendo méritos para que le asciendan.

He's been working for months to prove himself for a promotion.

Tienes que hacer méritos antes de pedir más responsabilidades.

You have to earn your place before asking for more responsibility.

—¿Cómo consiguió el puesto? —Haciendo méritos durante años.

—How did she get the position? —By proving herself over the years.

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