词汇 | sprout wings |
释义 | sprout wings Theme: BEHAVIOR tr. to be so good as to become an angel.The kid is not about to sprout wings, but he probably won't get into jail again.He was so good and helpful, I thought he would sprout wings. Theme: DEATH tr. to die and become an angel.I'm not ready to sprout wings yet. I've got a few more years.You wanna sprout wings, you just keep talking like that. sprout wingsTo begin suddenly behaving in an obedient, respectful, congenial manner—i.e., like an angel. Usually used sarcastically or facetiously. If you honestly believe they're going to sprout wings and start making decisions that put consumers before profits, then you're more naïve than I thought. sprout wingsFig. to behave so well as to resemble an angel. The kid is not about to sprout wings, but he probably won't get into jail again. He was so good and helpful, I thought he would sprout wings. sprout wings1. tv. to die and become an angel. I’m not ready to sprout wings yet. I’ve got a few more years. 2. tv. to be so good as to become an angel. The kid is not about to sprout wings, but he probably won’t get into jail again. |
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