English · Proverb Candidate

Fine feathers make fine birds. (Simpson , 2009)

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Attractive appearance or dress makes a person seem more impressive

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hình thức hấp dẫn hoặc trang phục làm cho một người ấn tượng hơn

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Literally: ornate plumage makes a bird look fine

Examples

The celebrity's designer gown proved that fine feathers make fine birds

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Sources & notes

Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Topics: Birds

Common questions

What does “Fine feathers make fine birds. (Simpson , 2009)” mean?

Attractive appearance or dress makes a person seem more impressive Literally: ornate plumage makes a bird look fine

Is “Fine feathers make fine birds. (Simpson , 2009)” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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