English Explanatory Dictionary

earn one's wings

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To prove one's worth or merit.

Word forms

earn one's wings earns one's wings earning one's wings earned one's wings earnt one's wings

Etymology

From the film It's a Wonderful Life, in which Charlie has to prove himself to earn his wings as a full-fledged angel.

Synonyms

earn one's stripes get one's wings
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