Meanings
Clipping of stand on the shoulders of giants.
To build on the previous works and gains of.
Example Sentences
1
I stand on the shoulders of many great authors who came before me.
2
As a scientist, I am able to stand on the shoulders of groundbreaking researchers in my field.
3
Modern technology has allowed us to stand on the shoulders of giants when it comes to communication and information exchange.
4
In order to innovate, we must first stand on the shoulders of previous innovations.
5
I am grateful for the opportunity to stand on the shoulders of those who paved the way for my career.
