idiom
take under one's wing
TAYK UN-der WUNZ WING
teɪk ˈʌndər wʌnz wɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
takeunderone'swing
Dictionary meaning
guide and protect a less experienced person; adopt someone as a protégé and nurture their development
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