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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIn-the-Wings
/ˈɪn ðə wɪŋz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a position of readiness, waiting to take action or make an appearance.
"The new product is in the wings, ready to be launched next month."
- 1
The area just offstage in a theater where actors wait to perform.
"The actors were nervous as they waited in the wings for their cue."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The phrase 'in the wings' originates from the theatrical world, where it refers to the area just offstage where actors wait to make their entrance. The term has evolved to signify being in a position of readiness or potential, often used metaphorically in various contexts since the late 19th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "In-the-Wings" is said worldwide
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dans les coulisses
Transliteration: dã le ku.lis
"Les acteurs attendaient dans les coulisses pour leur entrée."
hinter der Bühne
Transliteration: hɪntɐ deːɐ ˈbyːnə
"Die Schauspieler warteten hinter der Bühne auf ihren Auftritt."
dietro le quinte
Transliteration: diˈɛtro le ˈkwinte
"Gli attori aspettavano dietro le quinte per il loro turno."
detrás del escenario
Transliteration: deˈtɾas del eskeˈnaɾjo
"Los actores esperaban detrás del escenario para su entrada."
nos bastidores
Transliteration: nuz baʃtiˈɾeduz
"Os atores estavam nos bastidores esperando sua vez."
पर्दे के पीछे
Transliteration: pardē kē pīchē
"अभिनेताओं ने पर्दे के पीछे अपनी बारी का इंतज़ार किया।"
舞台后面
Transliteration: wǔtái hòumiàn
"演员们在舞台后面等待他们的出场。"
무대 뒤
Transliteration: mudae dwi
"배우들은 무대 뒤에서 자신의 차례를 기다리고 있었습니다."
舞台裏
Transliteration: butaiura
"俳優たちは舞台裏で自分の出番を待っていました。"
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