spread your wings
SPRED yor WINGZ
sprɛd jər wɪŋzListen
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to begin to develop one's full potential, talents, or independence by moving beyond familiar limitations, protective structures, or the safety of what is already known; drawn from the image of a young bird leaving the nest and extending its wings in preparation for first flight; the phrase encourages the embrace of new experiences, risks, and freedoms as part of the natural process of growth, and is used particularly in contexts of young people leaving home, students entering professional life, or employees taking on expanded responsibilities
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