clip somebody's wings

clip (one's) wings

To restrict one's freedom, power, or full potential. A reference to the practice of clipping a bird's wings to prevent it from flying. The kids need to be able to explore the world around them—don't clip their wings. The boss is always trying to clip my wings and micro-manage me.

clip somebody’s ˈwings

limit somebody’s freedom or power: The new law was seen as an attempt to clip the wings of the trade unions.

This refers to cutting some of the feathers from a bird’s wings so that it can no longer fly.

词组	clip somebody's wings
释义	clip somebody's wings clip (one's) wings To restrict one's freedom, power, or full potential. A reference to the practice of clipping a bird's wings to prevent it from flying. The kids need to be able to explore the world around them—don't clip their wings. The boss is always trying to clip my wings and micro-manage me. See also: clip, wing Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. clip somebody’s ˈwings limit somebody’s freedom or power: The new law was seen as an attempt to clip the wings of the trade unions. This refers to cutting some of the feathers from a bird’s wings so that it can no longer fly. See also: clip, wing Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: clip (one's) wings clip someone’s wings clip someone's wings clip wings (from) top to toe (there's) no peace/rest for the wicked at (one's) doorstep a ball and chain (one's) jollies at (one's) expense
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