The expression "to take someone under your wing" means to look after someone, offering protection and guidance, akin to a mother bird protecting its young.
L'espressione "to take someone under your wing" significa prendersi cura di qualcuno, offrirgli protezione e guida, come un uccello madre protegge i suoi piccoli.
| Idiom | to take someone under your wing |
|---|---|
| Definition | to look after someone; to take care of them |
| Examples | - Could you take the new girl under your wing? This is her first job and she seems very nervous. - I don't need you to take me under your wing. I'm perfectly capable of standing on my own two feet. |
| Note | The mother bird takes her chicks under its wing to protect them. |
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