Getting (one's) wings In english explanation

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

Julia Huong

2022-07-14 12:07

Get (one's) wings informal verb phrase

To get a pilot's license.

Jack made a lot of efforts to get his wings, but he failed again.

slang

Used to say that someone becomes addicted to drugs.

Since Peter got his wings, he has been estranged from his friends.

It is rumoured that he gets his wings.

slang

Used to say that someone uses heroin for the first time.

I got my wings when I was 18.

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To be in a difficult situation or get into trouble

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We broke the vase. We are in deep water.

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