Spread (one's) wings In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "spread (one's) wings", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-08-21 12:08

Meaning of Spread (one's) wings

Synonyms:

try (one's) wings (out) , stretch (one's) wings

Spread (one's) wings verb phrase

figurative meaning

To start an independent life and be ready to experience new things for the first time

After finishing high school, she harbored a dream to spread her swings and see how city life is.

I really want to step out of my comfort zone and spread my wings .

figurative meaning

To use full potential abilities or talents to try new things
 

I believe that you'll be a really successful singer if you spread your wings.

literal meaning

If birds or insects spread their wings, they straighten them to full length.

Young birds are trying to spread their wings.

Other phrases about:

an old/a wise head on young shoulders
A child or young person who thinks, talks and behaves like an older person who has more experience of life.
a scalded dog fears cold water

Said when you are frightened to do something again because you had an unpleasant experience doing it the first time

be (all) part of life's rich tapestry

Used to encourage one to accept the difficult or bad experiences that life throws upon him or her

string out

1. To stretch or lengthen something, usually a string or cord of some type

2. To extend, postpone, or make longer than it usually would

been around (the block)

To have had real experiences in life

Grammar and Usage of Spread (one's) wings

Verb Forms

  • spread (one's) wings
  • to spread (one's) wings
  • spreads (one's wings)
  • spreading (one's) wings
  • Possessive Adjectives

    • spread your wings
    • spread her wings
    • spread his wings
    • spread my wings
    • spread our wings
    • spread their wings

The verb "spread" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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