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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSpread your wings
/sprɛd jʊər wɪŋz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To start to explore one's abilities, gain independence, and try new activities or experiences.
"After graduating from university, she was ready to move to a new city and spread her wings." - 2
To expand the scope of one's business, creativity, or influence into broader areas.
"The successful startup is looking to spread its wings into international markets next year."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the literal action of a bird preparing for flight by extending its wings. Figuratively adopted into English idiomatic usage as early as the 19th century to describe personal growth, independence, and the exploration of new opportunities.
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prendre son envol
Transliteration: pʁɑ̃dʁ sɔ̃ ɑ̃vɔl
"Il est temps pour lui de prendre son envol et de vivre seul."
seine Flügel ausstrecken
Transliteration: ˈzaɪnə ˈflʏɡl̩ ˈaʊsˌʃtrɛkn̩
"Mit dem neuen Job kann sie endlich ihre Flügel ausstrecken."
spiccare il volo
Transliteration: ˈspikkare il ˈvolo
"Dopo anni di preparazione, è pronto a spiccare il volo."
abrir las alas
Transliteration: aˈβɾiɾ las ˈalas
"Viajar al extranjero te ayuda a abrir las alas."
criar asas
Transliteration: kɾiˈaɾ ˈazas
"As crianças crescem rápido e logo querem criar asas."
अपने पंख फैलाना
Transliteration: apne pankh phailana
"युवाओं को अपने जीवन में आगे बढ़ने और अपने पंख फैलाने का पूरा अवसर मिलना चाहिए।"
展翅高飞
Transliteration: zhǎn chì gāo fēi
"年轻人毕业后准备展翅高飞，去追求自己的梦想。"
날개를 펴다
Transliteration: nalgae-reul pyeoda
"그는 더 큰 무대에서 날개를 펴고 싶어 한다."
羽ばたく
Transliteration: habataku
"彼女は新しい世界へ向けて羽ばたいた。"
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