spread one s wings

spread your wings
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spread (one's) wings
1. To start to live more independently and experience new things, especially for the first time.
Now that I'm finished school, I feel like I really want to spread my wings and see what's out there for me.
I can tell Sarah is getting restless in this small town. What she needs more than anything is to spread her wings and venture out on her own.
2. To begin using one's talents or abilities to their full potential.
I know if you just spread your wings, you'll be a really successful writer. But you have to start taking it seriously.
I know you've got what it takes, so start spreading your wings and see where your talents take you.
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spread your wings
COMMON If you spread your wings, you start to do new or more interesting things. Michelle has been in the show since she left school and feels like she needs to spread her wings. I was 23 and still living with my parents. I just felt it was time to spread my wings.
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spread (or stretch or try) your wings extend your activities and interests or start new ones.
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spread your ;wings become more independent and confident enough to try new activities, etc: Studying at university should help you to spread your wings and become independent.
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spread (one's) wings
stretch (one's) wings
a chance to spread (one's) wings
broaden
broaden (one's) horizons
go flatting
run with it
a new man
speak from experience
get a life