earn (one's) wings

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earn (one's) wings

To prove one's merit and skill. I never thought much of Stu, but he really earned his wings this week with how well he handled the merger.

See also: earn, wing

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don't rain on (one's) parade
parade
cut (one) down in (one's) prime
cut (one) off in (one's) prime
cut someone off in their prime
a week yesterday, last Monday, etc.
a week yesterday/last (some day)/etc.
every/a monkey knows what tree to climb
get too big for (one's) britches
britches

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The full list of responsibilities is available on delta.com/careers and check out the 11-episode mini-series, 'Earning our Wings,' which can be found on YouTube and Delta News Hub.

Seeking safety and service pros: Delta hiring flight attendants for 2020 class

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