earn one's wings en · VERB
Etymology
From the film It's a Wonderful Life, in which Charlie has to prove himself to earn his wings as a full-fledged angel.
Meanings
- To prove one's worth or merit.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| earning one's wings | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| earnt one's wings | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| earnt one's wings | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| earned one's wings | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| earned one's wings | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| earns one's wings | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |