leave/flee the nest
idiom
: to move away from home
Their children will soon be ready to leave/flee the nest.
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Signs that a chicken is broody include persistent nesting; puffed feathers and protective behavior; clucking or vocalizations, especially when approached near the nesting area; and reluctance to leave the nest.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Joanna Gaines is mentally preparing for her daughter Ella to leave the nest.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
According to Rocket Money, a platform specializing in moving and storage services, young people can leave the nest without breaking the bank in certain cities.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 17 Jan. 2025
Also in December, Joanna spoke with PEOPLE about how her family's Christmas traditions have been evolving as more of her kids start to leave the nest.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Joanna Gaines is mentally preparing for her daughter Ella to leave the nest.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
According to Rocket Money, a platform specializing in moving and storage services, young people can leave the nest without breaking the bank in certain cities.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 17 Jan. 2025
Also in December, Joanna spoke with PEOPLE about how her family's Christmas traditions have been evolving as more of her kids start to leave the nest.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leave/flee the nest
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“Leave/flee the nest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%2Fflee%20the%20nest. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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