take wing

idiom

: to begin to fly
The ducks took wing and flew away.
often used figuratively
Let your imagination take wing and explore the possibilities.

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Some zoom up there instantly; others stubbornly refuse to take wing until hours have passed. Molly Young, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024 His team plans to test this by analyzing weather radar data – which also detects the presence of flying birds, bats and insects – to see if more birds take wing during the eclipse. CBS News, 8 Mar. 2024

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“Take wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20wing. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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