clip somebody’s wings
to limit a person’s freedom or power
Having a new baby to take care of has clipped her wings.
clip somebody’s wings
to limit a person’s freedom or power
Having a new baby to take care of has clipped her wings.
get your wings
to pass the exams that mean you are allowed to fly a plane
(waiting) in the wings
ready to take over a particular job or be used in a particular situation when needed
She was aware of a whole host of ambitious young managers waiting in the wings.
There's a wealth of talent waiting in the wings of British theatre.
on the wing
(literary) flying
on a wing and a prayer
with only a very slight chance of success
spread your wings
to become more independent and confident and try new activities, etc.
Going to college gave her the chance to spread her wings.
take somebody under your wing
to take care of and help somebody who has less experience of something than you
Simon's uncle had taken him under his wing.
take wing
(literary) to fly away
(figurative)Her imagination took wing.