a little birdie told me
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Meaning · English
A playful way to say a secret source told me something.
Register: neutral
Sources & notes
Curated everyday-idiom list, site editorial 2026-07-30.
Common questions
What does “a little birdie told me” mean?
A playful way to say a secret source told me something.
Is “a little birdie told me” formal or informal?
a little birdie told me is generally neutral.