Meaning of 'Fly the coop'
What does the saying 'Fly the coop' mean?
Idiom: Fly the coop
Meaning:
When children leave home to live away from their parents, they fly the coop.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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