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sprout wings

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sprout wings

Fig. to behave so well as to resemble an angel. The kid is not about to sprout wings, but he probably won't get into jail again. He was so good and helpful, I thought he would sprout wings.

See also: sprout, wing

sprout wings

1. tv. to die and become an angel. I’m not ready to sprout wings yet. I’ve got a few more years.

2. tv. to be so good as to become an angel. The kid is not about to sprout wings, but he probably won’t get into jail again.

See also: sprout, wing