Meanings
How to pronounce "butterfly upon a wheel":
AU
An innocent person (usually a female) crushed by life's adversities.
Example Sentences
1
She was determined to succeed and wouldn't let anyone treat her like a butterfly upon a wheel.
2
The company fought tirelessly against the hostile takeover, refusing to be a mere butterfly upon a wheel.
3
His opponents underestimated his capabilities, but he proved them wrong and showed that he was not just a butterfly upon a wheel.
4
The young athlete trained rigorously to prove that she was more than a butterfly upon a wheel.
5
Despite facing numerous obstacles, she remained resilient and refused to be a butterfly upon a wheel.
