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
CyrusSIE-rəs (English)English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Mert-Turkish
Vibius-Ancient Roman
WitoŁD-Polish (Archaic)
Xenia['zi:niə]
PerttuPERT-tooFinnish