On the wing

adverb

While flying or mid-flight.

The bird was seen catching insects on the wing.
Visual representation of "on the wing" - While flying or mid-flight.

Often appears as...

  • bird on the wing
  • insect on the wing
adverb

In the process of swift and active movement.

The politician was constantly on the wing, traveling from city to city.
Visual representation of "on the wing" - In the process of swift and active movement.

Often appears as...

  • politician on the wing
  • on the wing of change
adverb

Coming from a particular direction as of wind.

There was a chill in the air, a cold wind on the wing.
Visual representation of "on the wing" - Coming from a particular direction as of wind.

Often appears as...

  • wind on the wing
  • smell on the wing
adverb

While flying or mid-flight.

The bird was seen catching insects on the wing.
Visual representation of "on the wing" - While flying or mid-flight.

Often appears as...

  • bird on the wing
  • insect on the wing
adverb

In the process of swift and active movement.

The politician was constantly on the wing, traveling from city to city.
Visual representation of "on the wing" - In the process of swift and active movement.

Often appears as...

  • politician on the wing
  • on the wing of change
adverb

Coming from a particular direction as of wind.

There was a chill in the air, a cold wind on the wing.
Visual representation of "on the wing" - Coming from a particular direction as of wind.

Often appears as...

  • wind on the wing
  • smell on the wing
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "on the wing"
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Literal Focus

Use 'on the wing' to literally describe birds or insects in flight, emphasizing their movement.

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Eagles are majestic, especially when observed on the wing.
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Visual Imagery

Apply 'on the wing' to create a vivid mental image of something flying or airborne.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
The dragonflies were a blur, mating on the wing above the water.
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Literal Focus

Use 'on the wing' to literally describe birds or insects in flight, emphasizing their movement.

Illustration for Literal Focus
Eagles are majestic, especially when observed on the wing.
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Visual Imagery

Apply 'on the wing' to create a vivid mental image of something flying or airborne.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
The dragonflies were a blur, mating on the wing above the water.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Literal Focus

Use 'on the wing' to literally describe birds or insects in flight, emphasizing their movement.

Illustration for Literal Focus
Eagles are majestic, especially when observed on the wing.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Visual Imagery

Apply 'on the wing' to create a vivid mental image of something flying or airborne.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
The dragonflies were a blur, mating on the wing above the water.
Visual representation of the word "On the wing"

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