clip someone’s wings



clip someone’s wings

tv. to restrain someone; to reduce or put an end to a teenager’s privileges. One more stunt like that and I’m going to clip your wings for a couple of weeks.
See also: clip, wing

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lani-Hawaiian
Rab-Scottish
Breanabree-AN-ə, bree-AHN-əEnglish (Modern)
Ferrutius-Late Roman
Yachna-Hebrew
Azariahaz-ə-RIE-ə (English)Biblical