take to the sky/skies

idiom

chiefly US

: to begin flying

The new airliner will take to the skies next year.

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As millions of Americans prepare to hit the road or take to the skies this Thanksgiving week, early reports are signaling little to no travel disruptions nationwide. —

Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024 As travelers take to the skies to join loved ones, authorities are warning people who leave their cars in airport parking lots to take caution due to vehicle thefts. —

Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024 Felix the Cat was the first to take to the skies, and he was soon joined by a menagerie of characters, from Mickey Mouse to Popeye. —

Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024 The sting in the tail is that the new seat won’t be available soon: the A380 retrofit will also see new Club World suites, and are expected to take to the skies in the middle of 2026. —

David Phelan, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take to the sky/skies

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