How to Pronounce "spread your wings"
expression
ˈspɹɛd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈwɪŋz
SPRED yor/YER WINGZ
spɹˈɛd/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈɪŋz
spr-ED yaw WINGZ
Definition
To become more independent, try new things, or explore new opportunities in life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɹɛd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈwɪŋz
British English
spɹˈɛd/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈɪŋz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPRED yor/YER WINGZ
UK
spr-ED yaw WINGZ
Listen in Context
It's time for you to spread your wings and travel the world.
She felt ready to spread her wings and move into her own apartment.
When you go to college, you finally get to spread your wings.
Parents have to let their kids spread their wings sooner or later.