Earn (one's) wings In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "earn (one's) wings", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Maeve Y Pham calendar 2021-08-13 01:08

Meaning of Earn (one's) wings

Synonyms:

earn (one's) stripes , get (one's) wings

Earn (one's) wings verb phrase

To prove one’s worth or skill

Just give me a chance. I’ll earn my wings

At first, he didn’t get our boss' attention, but after 2 years he earned his wings and became the boss' right-hand man.

Everyone expects him to be a good leader, but he hasn’t earned his wings yet.

Other phrases about:

like gold dust
Used to describe something which is very valuable and hard to get it because many people want it
if you've got it, flaunt it

If you have somthing good like your appearance, skill, or talent, you should show them off.

put (one) on (one's) mettle

To put one in a situation in which they must show their worth, skill, or ability.

 

have (something) at heart

To value something a lot.

place (something) at a premium

Used to describe valuing something highly.

 

Grammar and Usage of Earn (one's) wings

Verb Forms

  • earned one's wings
  • earning one's wings
  • earns one's wings

    • Possessive Adjectives

    • earn her wings
    • earn his wings
    • earn my wings
    • earn our wings
    • earn their wings
    • earn your wings

The verb "earn" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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very excited and interested

Example:

Children are as keen as mustard to discover new things around them.

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