Examples of 'wings clipped' in a sentence
Meaning of "wings clipped"
Wings clipped is a metaphorical expression that refers to someone's freedom or ability to act being limited or restricted. It originates from the practice of trimming or clipping the wings of birds to prevent them from flying away. When applied to humans, it indicates that their potential or opportunities have been curtailed, often due to external factors or circumstances
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wings clipped
Bloke oughta have his wings clipped.
Get their wings clipped when the other Barons come.
Bloke ought to have his wings clipped.
Fuller had had his wings clipped before he woke up, so he would not follow us.
You are getting your wings clipped.
I have had my wings clipped for too long.
The bird sings even if it has its wings clipped.
He will be having his wings clipped until further notice.
Not every dream wishes to have its wings clipped.
But they will order your wings clipped if they catch up with you.
And this little drunk birdie needs her wings clipped.
A pet canary should never have its wings clipped since it needs to fly for exercise.
You will probably want to keep your birds wings clipped.
I will not have his wings clipped by a woman.
Bantam breeds are good flyers and need to have their wings clipped.
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I want her wings clipped.
Your prince will fall on the ground like a bird with its wings clipped.
He needs his wings clipped.
Engine whooshing it's time for these fly boys to get their wings clipped.
Consider your wings clipped.
Junior envisaged another extravagant production . But he was about to have his wings clipped.
Pigeon like you would get her wings clipped first trip out.
No offense, but I can cover twice the area that you can . Consider your wings clipped.
All birds have had their wings clipped so that they can not fly away.
It 's hard to fly with your wings clipped.
The woman 's had her wings clipped shorter than her hair.
I just don't like having my wings clipped.
I will not have his wings clipped by a woman . Ah, he 's a boy!
It 's good he has not had his wings clipped.
Since he got his wings clipped.
The women long to fly again, but the men keep their wings clipped.
She said, Everyone gets their wings clipped at some point.
When gods go feral, they get their wings clipped.
She 's had her wings clipped.
You know, those sparrows have their wings clipped.
He will be having his wings clipped.
Most owners favor to have their bird 's wings clipped.
I think maybe Julius needs to have his wings clipped a bit, you know.
I would never marry Holly . You know that with my wings clipped.
Packer's really got his wings clipped.
Most owners prefer to have their bird 's wings clipped.
Mozilla 's Firebird gets wings clipped.
You know, I can not do anything with my wings clipped.
Look, man, he 's been all over the map since he got his wings clipped.
Well, they won't shoot you down, but they will order your wings clipped.
I suppose we are. It's hard to fly with your wings clipped.
He needs more than a sermon, Jerry . He needs his wings clipped.
Yes, let us . You know, I can not do anything with my wings clipped.
Well, it 's time he had his wings clipped.
I have spent 20 years with my wings clipped.
