On the wing
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Pro Tip 1/2Literal Focus
Use 'on the wing' to literally describe birds or insects in flight, emphasizing their movement.
Eagles are majestic, especially when observed on the wing.
Pro Tip 2/2Visual Imagery
Apply 'on the wing' to create a vivid mental image of something flying or airborne.
The dragonflies were a blur, mating on the wing above the water.
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