fly the nest

To leave one's parents or childhood guardians and begin an independent life as an adult.

Japanese Meaning

親元を離れて独立生活を始める、巣立つ

After finishing university, Sarah decided it was time to fly the nest and rent a flat in the city.

大学を卒業して、サラは親元を離れて独立する時だと考え、市内にアパートを借りることにした。

Sense（1）

To leave one's parents or childhood guardians and begin an independent life as an adult.

flies the nest

（ present singular third-person ）

flying the nest

（ participle present ）

flew the nest

（ past ）

flown the nest

（ participle past ）