| 释义 |
spread (one's) wings spread (one's) wingsTo start to use one's talents or abilities, or to start to experience new things for the first time. Likened to a bird opening its wings before starting to fly. I know if you just spread your wings, you'll be a really successful writer. But you have to start taking it seriously. Now that I'm finished school, I feel like I really want to spread my swings and see what's out there for me.See also: spread, wingspread your wings COMMON If you spread your wings, you start to do new or more interesting things. Michelle has been in the show since she left school and feels like she needs to spread her wings. I was 23 and still living with my parents. I just felt it was time to spread my wings.See also: spread, wingspread (or stretch or try) your wings extend your activities and interests or start new ones.See also: spread, wingspread your ˈwings become more independent and confident enough to try new activities, etc: Studying at university should help you to spread your wings and become independent.See also: spread, wing |