under a/the wing
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Protected by a mother bird; figuratively, to be under someone's protection or care.
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- The young birds were under the mother bird's wing.
- Simon's uncle had taken him under his wing.
- The experienced mentor took the new employee under her wing.
- Many young artists are eager to be taken under the wing of a renowned master.
- I hope to take my younger sister under my wing when she starts college.
- The veteran player decided to take the promising rookie under his wing.
- After his parents passed away, he had no one to take him under their wing.
- A chick often stays close under its mother's wing for warmth and safety.
- The CEO took the promising startup under the company's wing, providing resources and guidance.
- The organization aims to take aspiring talents under its wing through its mentorship program.