Use 'on the wing' to literally describe birds or insects in flight, emphasizing their movement.

Literal Focus

Apply 'on the wing' to create a vivid mental image of something flying or airborne.

Visual Imagery

Use 'on the wing' to describe someone with a very busy, on-the-move lifestyle.

Deploy 'on the wing' to convey a sense of someone not staying long due to a hectic agenda.

Use 'on the wing' when you want to describe something traveling through the air from a specific direction.

Use 'on the wing' to hint at changes in weather or environment, brought by the wind.