fly the nest en · VERB
Meanings
- To leave one's parents or childhood guardians and begin an independent life as an adult.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| flew the nest | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| flown the nest | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| flying the nest | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| flies the nest | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |