clipped someone's wings

A form of clip someone's wings — To restrict someone's freedom.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of clip someone's wings
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clipped someone's wings. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/clipped%20someone's%20wings

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Chicago

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