Meaning of the word "clip someone's wings" in English
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clip someone's wings
US /klɪp ˈsʌm.wʌnz wɪŋz/
UK /klɪp ˈsʌm.wʌnz wɪŋz/
Idiom
1.
to limit someone's freedom or power
Example:
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The new regulations will clip the CEO's wings, preventing him from making unilateral decisions.
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Her parents tried to clip her wings by setting strict curfews, but she still found ways to be independent.
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