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/
Korean meaning: 갑자기 도망가다, 탈출하다 (특히 감금되거나 통제받던 곳에서)
Korean pronunciation: **플라**이 더 **쿱**
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
닭장(coop)에서 닭이 날아서 도망가는 모습에서 유래된 미국 속어입니다. 19세기 중반부터 사용되기 시작했으며, 억압적이거나 제한적인 환경에서 벗어나는 것을 닭이 우리에서 도망가는 것에 비유한 표현입니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“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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