under one's wing
Sheltered and guided
Under one's wing describes taking someone under protective care and guidance, like a bird sheltering its young.
The phrase implies mentorship or guardianship: She took the new employee under her wing.
Someone under another's wing receives nurturing attention, instruction, or advocacy from a more experienced or powerful figure.
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- safe havenProtected place of shelter
- guideLeader or instruction book
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
guardian · watching over · shelter · nurture · tutor · foster · coach · hold · encouragement · nest · mother hen · teacher · learning the ropes · safeguard · patronage · cover · role model · big brother
under one's wingabandoned
Left behind completely
neglected · forsaken · cast out · thrown to the wolves · hung out to dry
under one's wingon one's own
Without help or company
independent · self-reliant · flying solo · self-sufficient · autonomous
under one's wingmisled
Caused to believe falsely
led astray · untaught · undirected · self-taught · independent
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