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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Sing's Gloucester-Hartpury team-mate Mia Venner wins her third cap on the wing to complete a new-look combination to face Italy in Parma on Saturday.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
He envisioned an expert floor general running the point, a giant manning the middle, and a superstar scorer on the wing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
"I try and go forward, try and play on the wing, defence. Sometimes I have to do adapt. For me, that's key."
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
Instead, he pulled up on the wing and made a three.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2026
When they finally did, one of them wiped out Henry D. on the wing and then kicked the ball out of bounds.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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