Get your wings
phrase
Successfully pass a test or challenge, especially in learning to fly an aircraft.
After months of training, he finally got his wings and became a licensed pilot.
Often appears as...
- get your wings as a pilot
- get your wings in the air force
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Formal
Technical
phrase
Achieve a significant milestone or experience a transformative moment in one's life.
When he moved to the big city on his own, he really got his wings.
Often appears as...
- get your wings
- spread your wings
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Idiomatic
phrase
Successfully pass a test or challenge, especially in learning to fly an aircraft.
After months of training, he finally got his wings and became a licensed pilot.
Often appears as...
- get your wings as a pilot
- get your wings in the air force
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
phrase
Achieve a significant milestone or experience a transformative moment in one's life.
When he moved to the big city on his own, he really got his wings.
Often appears as...
- get your wings
- spread your wings
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Aviation Origin
Originates from pilots earning their wings badge; indicates accomplishment in aviation.
She dedicated years to study and practice before she could finally get her wings.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Use
Used metaphorically for achieving any hard-won skill, not just in flying.
After his apprenticeship, he finally got his wings as a master craftsman.
Pro Tip 3/3Celebratory Tone
Conveys a sense of pride and celebration upon completing a difficult task.
They all cheered when I got my wings after the demanding rescue training.
Pro Tip 1/3Aviation Origin
Originates from pilots earning their wings badge; indicates accomplishment in aviation.
She dedicated years to study and practice before she could finally get her wings.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Use
Used metaphorically for achieving any hard-won skill, not just in flying.
After his apprenticeship, he finally got his wings as a master craftsman.
Pro Tip 3/3Celebratory Tone
Conveys a sense of pride and celebration upon completing a difficult task.
They all cheered when I got my wings after the demanding rescue training.
Pro Tip 1/3Aviation Origin
Originates from pilots earning their wings badge; indicates accomplishment in aviation.
She dedicated years to study and practice before she could finally get her wings.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Use
Used metaphorically for achieving any hard-won skill, not just in flying.
After his apprenticeship, he finally got his wings as a master craftsman.
Pro Tip 3/3Celebratory Tone
Conveys a sense of pride and celebration upon completing a difficult task.
They all cheered when I got my wings after the demanding rescue training.
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