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Flying

ˈflaɪɪŋ
Common
~ 3900
~ 3900, Common
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Traveling through the air using wings or an aircraft, Moving swiftly or quickly, Succeeding or doing very well in a particular activity

Flying - Meanings

Traveling through the air using wings or an aircraft

Example: We are flying to Paris next week for vacation.
Usage: formalContext: travel arrangements, aviation industry
Note: Commonly used when referring to air travel

Moving swiftly or quickly

Example: She was flying down the highway to get to the meeting on time.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations, storytelling
Note: Often used metaphorically to describe fast movement

Succeeding or doing very well in a particular activity

Example: The team is flying high after winning the championship.
Usage: informalContext: sports, business, academic achievements
Note: Used to express great success or achievement

Flying's synonyms

soaring

Soaring implies flying at a great height with little effort, often associated with birds or gliders.
Example: The eagle was soaring high in the sky.
Note: Soaring specifically suggests flying high or effortlessly.

aviating

Aviating refers to the act of flying an aircraft, often used in aviation contexts.
Example: The pilot was expertly aviating the small aircraft through turbulent weather.
Note: Aviating is more specific to flying aircraft.

fluttering

Fluttering describes quick and light movements in the air, often associated with small creatures like insects.
Example: The butterfly was fluttering from flower to flower in the garden.
Note: Fluttering conveys a sense of delicate or rapid movement.

gliding

Gliding refers to flying smoothly and without engine power, often using air currents to stay aloft.
Example: The glider was silently gliding through the air, catching thermals effortlessly.
Note: Gliding implies flying without propulsion, relying on air currents.

Flying expressions, common phrases

Flying high

Feeling very happy, successful, or proud.
Example: After winning the championship, the team was flying high.
Note: The phrase 'flying high' is a figurative expression that conveys a sense of great happiness or success, rather than literally flying.

Flying colors

To succeed easily and with a very high score or grade.
Example: She passed the exam with flying colors.
Note: This phrase indicates achieving success or excellence in something, not related to actual flying.

Flying solo

To do something alone or independently, without the help or companionship of others.
Example: He decided to leave the group and go flying solo with his own business.
Note: The term 'flying solo' is used metaphorically to describe doing something alone, not related to literal flying.

Fly off the handle

To suddenly become very angry or lose control of one's emotions.
Example: He tends to fly off the handle whenever someone criticizes his work.
Note: This phrase refers to a sudden emotional reaction, not actual flying.

In flying colors

To do something successfully and with excellence.
Example: She completed the project in flying colors, impressing everyone with her work.
Note: Similar to 'flying colors,' this phrase indicates achieving success or excellence in a task.

Fly by the seat of one's pants

To do something without a clear plan or preparation, relying on instinct or improvisation.
Example: As a new entrepreneur, he had to fly by the seat of his pants to navigate the business world.
Note: This idiom refers to acting without a plan, not actual flying.

On the fly

To do something quickly or spontaneously, without much planning.
Example: She made the changes to the presentation on the fly, without much preparation.
Note: Refers to doing something quickly or spontaneously, not related to flying.

Flying everyday (slang) expressions

Fly high

To be in a very good or positive situation, feeling successful or euphoric.
Example: Ever since she got that promotion, she's been flying high at work.
Note: Similar to 'flying high' but more commonly used in casual conversations.

Fly the coop

To leave or escape from a place, often in a sudden or hasty manner.
Example: After saving up enough money, he decided to fly the coop and travel the world.
Note: Derived from the idea of a bird flying out of its coop, conveying a sense of freedom or liberation.

Get your wings

To receive a license or certification, especially in aviation or military contexts.
Example: After completing her pilot training, she finally got her wings and started flying commercial planes.
Note: Refers specifically to the attainment of aviation credentials, as pilots traditionally receive 'wings' as a badge of honor.

Flyer

A person who travels by air frequently or someone associated with aviation.
Example: He's a frequent flyer, always traveling for work or leisure.
Note: Commonly used to describe individuals who travel often by plane, emphasizing their frequent flyer status.

Fly boy/girl

A term used to refer to a male or female pilot, often in a playful or admiring manner.
Example: She's dating a fly boy who works as a pilot for a major airline.
Note: Conveys a sense of charm or adventure associated with pilots, especially in a romantic or admiration context.

Fly off

To react angrily or lose control of one's emotions suddenly.
Example: Don't let his comments make you fly off the handle; he's just trying to provoke you.
Note: Derived from the phrase 'fly off the handle,' emphasizing the sudden and intense nature of the emotional reaction.

Fly on the wall

To be in a situation where one can observe or overhear others without being noticed.
Example: I wish I could be a fly on the wall during their meeting to hear what they really think.
Note: Suggests a desire to be invisible and unnoticed in order to witness conversations or events candidly.

Flying - Examples

Flying is my favorite way to travel.
I have never been on a flying saucer.
I need to book a flying ticket to Paris.

Flying grammar

Flying - Verb (Verb) / Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle)
Lemma: fly
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): flies
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): fly
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): flew, flied
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): flown
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): flying
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): flies
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): fly
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): fly
Syllabification and Stress
flying Contains 2 syllables: fly • ing
Phonetic transcription: ˈflī-iŋ
fly ing , ˈflī iŋ (The red syllable is stressed)

Flying - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
flying: ~ 3900 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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