English Explanatory Dictionary

fly the nest

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To leave one's parents or childhood guardians and begin an independent life as an adult.

Word forms

fly the nest flies the nest flying the nest flew the nest flown the nest

Synonyms

leave the nest leave home

Related words

fly the coop
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