on the wing

1. 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]

2. 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

Australia, meanwhile, have a midfield partnership that has started one game together, a pair of locks who have never played together for their country, and a debutant on the wing.

From BBC

Current Plymouth manager Rooney also played as more of a number 10 throughout much of his career, having featured at number nine, on the wing and in central midfield.

From BBC

Murray arrived at the Scarlets for the beginning of the 2024-25 season and has made six starts on the wing.

From BBC

Tactically, England were set up to exploit their height advantage on the wing.

From BBC

Paul George got the basketball on the wing and those same Clippers fans that cheered and adored him during the five years when he was one of their own ... booed him.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aerial
• floating
• soaring