🐦 Bird
"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"
Meaning
It is better to keep something certain than risk it for something uncertain.
About the bird
Birds move freely and are early risers, so their idioms cover freedom, gossip, and getting a head start.
Example sentence
She chose the small prize instead of gambling for a bigger one.
Test yourself
Which idiom means...
It is better to keep something certain than risk it for something uncertain.
More bird idioms
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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.