on the wing

• Idiomatischer Ausdruck, der bedeutet, dass jemand in Bewegung, auf Reisen oder mitten in einer Tätigkeit ist; wird oft verwendet, um Handlungen zu beschreiben, die schnell oder nebenbei ausgeführt werden.

An idiomatic expression meaning while in motion, during travel, or in the process of doing something; often used to describe doing something quickly or on the go.

1. In flightB2formal

   Used to describe a bird or insect that is currently flying.

   Im Flug

   • We spotted a rare eagle on the wing.
   • The photographer captured the butterfly on the wing.
   • Birds on the wing are a beautiful sight.

2. In motion or activeC1informal

   Describing someone who is very busy, active, or constantly moving from place to place.

   In Bewegung

   • She's always on the wing, traveling for business.
   • He's a journalist on the wing, covering stories around the world.
   • With three kids, she's constantly on the wing.