spread one's wings
idiom
: to become more independent and confident : to try doing new things
College gave her a chance to spread her wings.
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“Spread one's wings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spread%20one%27s%20wings. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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