on the wing
Idioms-
In flight, usually referring to a bird as opposed to a plane. For example, Louise is very good at identifying birds on the wing . [Late 1400s]
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Active, in motion, as in Coaches are always on the wing, trying to recruit talented athletes . This usage may be obsolescent. [c. 1500]
Example Sentences
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For Forest's third goal, a quick switch was played to find Omari Hutchinson in space on the wing.
From BBC
Elliot Daly will play for the first time since breaking his arm on British & Irish Lions duty in June as he starts on the wing for England against Argentina on Sunday.
From BBC
And there was something about his company that made Penelope feel a bit fluttery on the inside, as if a flock of warblers on the wing had taken a detour through her tummy.
From Literature
He believes that has helped him be a power option on the wing rather than just a speed merchant.
From BBC
"We have a number of players with pace on the edges and on the wing," Borthwick said.
From BBC
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