Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fly the nest
idiom
/flaɪ ðə nɛst/
Definition
To leave one’s home or family to live independently.
Examples
- After graduating from college, many students will fly the nest to pursue their careers.
- Once the kids fly the nest, the parents often find themselves with more time to explore new hobbies.
Meaning
This phrase often refers to young adults moving out of their parents’ home to start their own lives.
Synonyms
- leave home
- become independent
- move out
