Earn (one's) wings verb phrase
To prove one’s worth or skill
Just give me a chance. I’ll earn my wings
At first, he didn’t get our boss' attention, but after 2 years he earned his wings and became the boss' right-hand man.
Everyone expects him to be a good leader, but he hasn’t earned his wings yet.
If you have somthing good like your appearance, skill, or talent, you should show them off.
To put one in a situation in which they must show their worth, skill, or ability.
To value something a lot.
Used to describe valuing something highly.
The verb "earn" should be conjugated according to its tense.
To be very wet
Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.