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Bird idioms

36 phrases featuring the bird.

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To watch very carefully.

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"Kill two birds with one stone"

To do two useful things with one action.

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"Eat like a bird"

To eat very little.

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"The early bird catches the worm"

People who start early often get the best chance.

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"Birds of a feather flock together"

People with similar interests often become friends.

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"Ruffle someone's feathers"

To annoy or upset someone.

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"In the catbird seat"

In a very good or powerful position.

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"Feather your own nest"

To use your position to make yourself rich unfairly.

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"In fine feather"

Healthy, happy, and in good condition.

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"A little bird told me"

Someone secretly told me.

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"A rare bird"

A very unusual or special person.

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"As happy as a lark"

Very happy.

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"Bird's-eye view"

A view or understanding of the whole thing from above.

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"Birds of a feather flock together"

People with similar interests become friends.

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"Feather in your cap"

An achievement you can be proud of.

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"Feather your nest"

To unfairly gain money or advantages for yourself.

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"Nest egg"

Money saved for the future.

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"The early bird catches the worm"

People who start early often get the best chance.

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"The early bird catches the worm"

People who start early often get the best chance.

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"Watch like a hawk"

To watch very carefully.

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"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"

It is better to keep something certain than risk it for something uncertain.

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"Eat like a bird"

To eat very little.

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"Bird-brained"

Silly or foolish.

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"Canary in a coal mine"

An early sign of danger.

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"In fine feather"

Healthy, happy, and in good condition.

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"Don't put all your eggs in one basket"

Do not risk everything on one plan.

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"Nest egg"

Money saved for the future.

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"Watch like a hawk"

To watch very carefully.

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"Birds of prey"

People or animals that hunt others.

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"Pecking order"

The order of importance in a group.

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"Fine feathers make fine birds"

Good clothes can make a person look impressive.

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"A little bird told me"

Someone secretly told me.

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"Free as a bird"

Completely free and happy.

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"Birds of a feather flock together"

People with similar interests often become friends.

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"Bird-brained"

Silly or foolish.

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"A rare bird"

A very unusual or special person.

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"Kill two birds with one stone"

To do two useful things with one action.