Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take-someone-under-ones-wing
idiom
/teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn ˈʌndər wɪŋ/
Definition
To provide guidance, protection, or support to someone, often someone younger or less experienced.
Examples
- When she started her new job, her manager really took her under her wing and showed her the ropes.
- The teacher took the struggling student under her wing, helping him improve his skills.
Meaning
This phrase implies caring for someone and helping them grow, typically in a mentoring relationship.
Synonyms
- mentor
- guide
- protect
- nurture
