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to clip one's wings...

to clip one's wings

A

to stop one from flying

B

to trim the leaves

C

to deprive one of power

D

to hurt a bird

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The correct Answer is:
C
to clip one.s wings : to restrict a person.s freedom or power. Look at the sentence:
In rural India parents generally clip the wings of their daughters. Here, to deprive one of power is the right option.
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