Definition of take wing
: to begin to fly
The ducks took wing and flew away.
—often used figuratively Let your imagination take wing and explore the possibilities.
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“Take wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20wing. Accessed 15 Jun. 2021.
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