fly the coop — to escape or leave suddenly, especially from a place where one has been confined or controlled
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to escape or leave suddenly, especially from a place where one has been confined or controlled
Pronunciation (IPA): /flaɪ ðə kuːp/
Example Sentences
- When my helicopter parents went on vacation, I finally flew the coop and threw a pizza party!
- The company's best employees keep flying the coop for better opportunities.
- My goldfish tried to fly the coop, but unfortunately, it can't actually fly.
fly the coop
VERB[/flaɪ ðə kuːp/]
to escape or leave suddenly, especially from a place where one has been confined or controlled
The teenagers decided to fly the coop and sneak out for a midnight road trip.
The chickens fly the coop past the scoop-holding troop!
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“When my helicopter parents went on vacation, I finally flew the coop and threw a pizza party!”
“The company's best employees keep flying the coop for better opportunities.”
“My goldfish tried to fly the coop, but unfortunately, it can't actually fly.”
“After graduation, most students are eager to fly the coop and start their careers.”
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