10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPREAD ONE'S WINGS»
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spread one's wings in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
spread one's wings and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, Second Edition
Ionathan Swift used spread thin in a positive sense, that is, something should
occur less often (Polite Conversation, 1731-1738): “They [polite speeches] ought
to be husbanded better, and spread much thinner” spread one's wings Also,
stretch ...
2
Sterling Dictionary of Idioms
... hoped for a sporting chance of success. spread one's wings extend one's
activities and interests There is no doubt that he will spread his wings when he
joins the armed forces. spring a leak (of a boat, etc.) develop a hole 437 .
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English-Albanian Dictionary of Idioms
When the police had gathered fresh men and spread the net systematically over
the area, a suspect would be picked up even if it were pitch dark. spread one's
wings merr krahe (flete), hapet (shtrihet) me guxim □ Oh, but they must spread ...
4
Student Mobility and Narrative in Europe: The New Strangers
Finally, international openness fulfils the desire to spread one's wings and to take
off. Damien uses this image, which contains the notions of elasticity and
elongation, to describe his motivations. He was expecting to be extended and
stretched.
Elizabeth Murphy-Lejeune, 2003
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A comprehensive Indonesian-English Dictionary
sayap to spread one's wings. 2 to lay out, explain, set forth (an opinion, etc.). la
telah ~ pendapatnya kepada rakyat. He set forth his opinions to the public. 3 to
extend, spread (one's power over, etc.). ~ kekua- saannya ke negara-negara
yang ...
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A new pocket dictionary of the Italian and English ...
... С aquatic bird) Л leonino, sm. the alcoran Alcóvo, sm. alcove Alcunaménte, ad.
bp ne means Alcuna volta, ad. sometimes AIcudo, a. somebody Aleggiáre, to
spread one's wings Aléna, sf. breath Alename ht о , sm. breath, breathing
Aleñare, ...
... blitzeblank spire Kirchturm to spit (spat – spat) fauchen splendid hervorragend
to spoil verziehen to spot entdecken to spread (spread – spread) one's wings
sich auf neues Terrain wagen spring Frühjahr spur Sporn to spy on
ausspionieren, ...
Minette Walters, Astrid Stannat, 2010
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Âtalôhkâna Nêsta Tipâcimôwina
... 40:6; 41:7; nikamow maka taSine and he is forever singing taii-ninihkinakosi-
VAI appear to shake there violently (from the thrashing of the beaver); 13:9; cf.
ninihkindkosi- , ...ndkosi- tasiwahkwe- VAI spread one's wings (i.e., geese); (10:9)
; ...
Clarence Douglas Ellis, 1995
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The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
... derived from the contemporary comment of a wartime pilot, speaking from a
disabled plane to ground control. spread one's wings extend one's activities and
interests or start new ones. under one's wing in or into one's protective care. See.
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A New Pocket Dictionary of the Italian and English ...
Alcorano, sm. the alcoran. Alcóva, sf. vo, sm. alcoTe. Alcunaménte , ad. by no
meant*. Alcúna volta, ad. sometimes. Alcúno, a. somebody. Alcunque, a.
whoever. Aleggere, va. to choose, elect. Aleggiare , to spread one's wings Aléua,
sf. breath.
Saint Hilaire Blanc, 1856
