idiom
take under your wing
TAYK UN-der yor WING
teɪk ˈʌndər jɔːr wɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
takeunderyourwing
Dictionary meaning
To protect, guide, or mentor someone less experienced.
Examples
- The senior partner took the new associate under her wing and guided her through her first major case.
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