spread eagle
n.
1.
a. The figure of an eagle with wings and legs spread.
b. The emblem on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States.
2. A posture or design resembling such an emblem or figure.
spread eaglec. 17th-century medallion depicting the Brandenburg Eagle
- take a wee
- take a whack at
- take a whiz
- take back
- take breath away
- take by storm
- take/call/bring to task
- take care
- take care of
- take charge
- take-charge
- take cover
- take down
- takedown
- take down a peg
- take down the garden path
- consult
- consultancy
- consultant
- consultantship
- consultation
- consultative
- consultatory
- consulter
- consultive