Spread your wings

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phrase

To start doing things independently and using your abilities to the fullest.

After years of living with my parents, it's time I spread my wings and live on my own.
Visual representation of "spread your wings" - To start doing things independently and using your abilities to the fullest

Often appears as...

  • spread your wings and fly
  • spread one's wings

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Independence

Use this phrase to show you're becoming self-reliant and making your own choices.

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I'm going to travel alone to Europe to spread my wings.
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New Beginnings

It's often used when someone is about to embark on a new phase in life.

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After college, she decided to spread her wings in the city.
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Emotional Growth

The phrase can imply emotional maturation and personal development.

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She needed to spread her wings after a tough breakup.
Visual representation of the word "Spread your wings"

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