Subject | RE: [Firebird-general] "Ex-Microsoft man takes Borland's helm" |
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Author | Leyne, Sean |
Post date | 2005-11-09T22:33:17Z |
Frank
Another expression would be: "to clip someone's wings" -- meaning to
bring to earth. ("Restrain or reduce someone's freedom. This metaphor
for clipping a bird's wings to prevent its flying away dates from
ancient Roman times. Christopher Marlowe used it in The Massacre at
Paris (1590): "Away to prison with him, I'll clip his wings.")
I intended it as a bun -- Fire*bird* / IBPhoenix (Phoenix = bird) -->
"clipping birds wings"
Sean
> What is the meaning of "to wing s.o".To "wing you" == to injure / handicap (To wound superficially)
Another expression would be: "to clip someone's wings" -- meaning to
bring to earth. ("Restrain or reduce someone's freedom. This metaphor
for clipping a bird's wings to prevent its flying away dates from
ancient Roman times. Christopher Marlowe used it in The Massacre at
Paris (1590): "Away to prison with him, I'll clip his wings.")
I intended it as a bun -- Fire*bird* / IBPhoenix (Phoenix = bird) -->
"clipping birds wings"
> Hope I will get some english lessons at Prague :-)Not from me. I not am able to attend.
Sean