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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | bridd |
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a creature with wings and feathers that can usually fly. Many birds sing and build nests, and female birds lay eggs. : wild birds The dawn was filled with the sound of birds. a wooden bird cage
wild birdsThe dawn was filled with the sound of birds.a wooden bird cage2 British English informal a word meaning a young woman, which some people think is offensive
4 used to say that you know something, but you will not say how you found out : A little bird told me that you've got engaged.
a little bird told me (something)
informalA little bird told me that you've got engaged.5 used to say that two or more people have similar attitudes, beliefs etc
birds of a feather (flock together)
informal6
give somebody the bird
a) American English informal to make a very rude sign at someone by holding your middle finger up
b) British English to show strong disapproval of someone who is performing or speaking in public by shouting, making rude noises etc
7 used to say that it is better to keep what you have than to risk losing it by trying to get more
a bird in the hand (is worth two in the bush)
8 used to say that the person you are looking for has already left or escaped
