clip someone’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 someone’s wings

tv. to restrain someone; to reduce or put an end to a teenager’s privileges. One more stunt like that and I’m going to clip your wings for a couple of weeks.

词组	clip someone’s wings
释义	clip someone’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 someone’s wings tv. to restrain someone; to reduce or put an end to a teenager’s privileges. One more stunt like that and I’m going to clip your wings for a couple of weeks. See also: clip, wing McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: clip (one's) wings clip somebody'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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