Take Under One’s Wing 🕊️
To “take under one’s wing” is to offer protection, guidance, care, or mentorship to someone, usually someone younger or less experienced. This idiom paints a picture of a nurturing bird extending its wing to shield and warm a vulnerable chick. It’s a language hug from our feathery friends.
Related and Similar Terms:
- Mentor
- Guide
- Protect
- Shepherd
- Look after
Proverbs and Common Expressions:
- “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” 🐦
- “It takes a village to raise a child.”
- “Lead by example.”
Synonyms:
- Nurture
- Foster
- Support
- Guard
- Succor
Antonyms:
- Abandon
- Neglect
- Desert
- Forsake
- Ignore
Humor-filled Quotes:
- “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” — Oprah Winfrey
- “Mentorship: because sometimes you just need a little wingman.”
Suggested Literature:
- “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee: Atticus Finch takes Scout under his wing, nurturing her growth.
- “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling: Dumbledore and other teachers act as mentors to Harry Potter.
- “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett: Minny and Aibileen take Skeeter under their wing.
Poetry and Songs:
- “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler 🎶
- “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers
Movies:
- “The Karate Kid” (1984): Mr. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, teaching him karate and life lessons.
- “Finding Forrester” (2000): Forrester mentors an aspiring young writer.
Intriguing and Engaging Titles:
- “Heroes Without Capes: The Art of Taking Others Under Your Wing 🌟”
- “Feathers of Wisdom: Nurturing Minds One Wing at a Time 🦢”
- “Mentor Magic: Transforming Lives with a Protective Wing 🪄”
### Who might you 'take under your wing'?
- [x] A new coworker
- [ ] A superhero
- [ ] A flying elephant
- [ ] An inanimate carbon rod
> **Explanation:** A new coworker is someone you might guide and support, taking them "under your wing." The others are, well, quite unrealistic (unless working at a circus).
### True or False: The idiom "take under one’s wing" involves providing guidance and protection.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True! This idiom specifically refers to offering guidance, protection, and care to someone, like a mother bird to her chicks.
### Which expression fits the meaning of 'under one's wing'?
- [x] Mentor a new employee
- [ ] Teach a cat how to swim
- [ ] Invent a new type of wing sauce
- [ ] Dance like nobody’s watching
> **Explanation:** Mentoring a new employee is a perfect example of what it means to take someone "under one's wing."
