
The English language is full of odd phrases and idioms. I compiled just a few of the birdy variety for you to ponder.
- Odd Duck: someone with a touch of eccentricity.
- Good Egg: someone that is good inside and out.
- Jay walker: to cross a street in a reckless manner.
- Flip someone the bird: raising the middle finger as a rude sign.
- Little bird told me: not revealing who told you something.
- Bird's-eye view: view seen from high above or a hasty look at something.
- Bird in the hand is worth two in the bush: Having something for certain is better than the possibility of getting something better.
- Birds of a feather flock together: Similar people tend to associate with each other.
- The early bird catches the worm: If you get to work early, you will succeed.
- Free as a bird: unhindered
- Happy as a lark: very cheerful
- Naked as a jaybird: nude
- Proud as a peacock: very haughty
- Silly as a goose: very foolish
- Cold turkey: to stop a bad habit without medical aid
- Feather one’s nest: to look after one`s own financial interests
- Lame duck: a politician who has little time left in office and little power
- Ruffle someone's feathers: to upset or annoy someone
- Spread one's wings: to begin to be independent and try new things
- Take under their wing: to be under the care of someone
- Watch you like a hawk: to watch someone very carefully
- Wild goose chase: a chase that is futile or worthless
- Wing it: to do the best in a situation that one is not prepared
- As the crow flies: a straight line between two places
- Get one's ducks in a row: to put one's affairs or something in order
- Like water off a duck’s back: without any effect, easily
- Ugly duckling: an ugly or plain child who grows up to be pretty
- Night owl: someone who likes to stay up very late at night
- Swan song: the last work or performance by an artist
- Twitter: social networking service that users to send and read messages known as tweets
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