For many early-career researchers, feathers in one's cap like winning a regional science fair and publishing a first paper can significantly boost confidence.

When I announced the new schedule, I decided to watch the feathers fly as the team members argued.

Every autumn, she sits by the old barn and watches the feathers fly as the geese take off.

A sudden gust from the fan makes the feathers fly across the room.

She watched the feathers fly as the pillow burst open on the park bench.

The gust from his sudden movement made the feathers fly across the room.

She sat on the porch, watching the feathers fly after the old pillow burst open.

The pillow fight turned chaotic, making the feathers fly through the living room.

When she revealed the missing invoices, she knew it would make the feathers fly at the audit meeting.

After the meeting, she tried to smooth someone's feathers by complimenting their hard work and acknowledging their concerns.