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
BertramBUR-trəm (English), BER-trahm (German)English, German, Ancient Germanic
Caroline['kæləlain]
Akakios-Greek, Ancient Greek
LeifLAYFSwedish, Norwegian, Danish
HonorÉo-no-REFrench
AmberAM-bər (English), AHM-bər (Dutch)English, Dutch