clip wing

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To trim a bird's wings to prevent flight; often used figuratively to mean restricting someone's freedom.

wingVERB + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • Mario felt his wings had been clipped when his car was impounded.
  • The new regulations effectively clipped the company's wings, limiting its expansion.
  • To keep the pet bird safe indoors, you might need to gently clip its wings.
  • After the budget cuts, the department felt its wings were clipped and couldn't pursue ambitious projects.
  • It's unwise to clip a child's wings by constantly discouraging their creativity.
  • The farmer decided to clip the chickens' wings to prevent them from flying over the fence.
  • She had her wings clipped early in her career, making her cautious about taking risks.
  • Don't let criticism clip your wings; keep striving for your goals.
  • The veterinarian carefully clipped the injured bird's wing feathers to aid its recovery.
  • His strict parents inadvertently clipped his wings, making him hesitant to explore new opportunities.