Sprout wings In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-10-22 11:10

Meaning of Sprout wings

Sprout wings phrase sarcastic

To suddenly behave in a friendly, helpful, obedient, etc. manner, like an angel.
 

 

John is sprouting wings today! He has done whatever I told him to do without complaining.

Mary used to be abrupt with me, but yesterday she sprouted wings!

Grammar and Usage of Sprout wings

Verb Forms

  • sprouted wings
  • sprouting wings

The verb "sprout" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Sprout wings

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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