Wing Idioms

"Take someone under your wing"

• A. To criticize someone harshly

• B. To look after or mentor someone

• C. To give someone a difficult task

• D. To let someone act freely

"Spread your wings"

• A. To become more independent and confident

• B. To stay close to someone for guidance

• C. To limit someone's freedom

• D. To take a huge risk without preparation

"Clip someone's wings"

• A. To help someone succeed

• B. To give someone more freedom

• C. To restrict someone's freedom or abilities

• D. To mentor someone with care

"On a wing and a prayer,"

• A. They planned everything carefully

• B. They took action with very little chance of success

• C. They ignored all advice and acted alone

• D. They had full confidence in their pla

What does "In the wings" refer to in this idiom?

• A. To be in the air

• B. To be ready and waiting for an opportunity

• C. To be acting without preparation

• D. To be under someone's protection

What does the idiom "Wing it" mean?

• A. To do something without preparing

• B. To do something with extreme caution

• C. To copy someone else's actions

• D. To fly without assistance

"As soon as the doors opened, the birds took wing and flew away."

"took wing" means:

• A. It stays in place

• B. It fails to take off

• C. It flies away quickly or suddenly

• D. It gets better with time

"After months of training, the young pilot finally got his wings."

"get your wings" mean:

• A. To get promoted

• B. To gain experience or competence

• C. To fail at something important

• D. To receive praise for hard work