under someone's wing



under someone's wing

Guided or protected by someone, as in The department head asked Bill to take Joe under his wing during his first few weeks with the firm . This metaphoric term alludes to the mother hen sheltering her chicks. [1200s]
See also: wing

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jengo-Eastern African, Swahili
Sahak-Armenian
Vilenvee-LYENRussian
Franciszkafrahn-CHEESH-kahPolish
Kenina-Scottish
Vartan-Armenian