a little bird told me
A teasing way of saying that you do not intend to divulge how you knew something.
Birds · Chim 111
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a little birdie told me
A playful way to say a secret source told me something.
bird
A man, fellow.
bird brain
A person who is not too smart; a person who acts stupid.
bird colonel
A member of the United States armed forces having the rank of full colonel, as distinct from a lieutenant colonel.
bird dog
A multiservice tactical brevity code requesting configuration of sensors.
bird farm
An aircraft carrier.
bird in the hand
Ellipsis of a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
bird off
To sentence (someone) to prison.
bird's nest cut
A type of perm haircut popular among teens and young adults that resembles a bird's nest, consisting of shaded or faded sides, and much volume and length on the top.
birdbrain
A silly or scatter-brained person.
birds of a feather
People with similar interests.
bovver bird
The female counterpart of a bovver boy.
chim
(noun) bird (animal of the class Aves)
chim chuột
(noun) a mousebird (a bird of the order Coliiformes)
chim chích
(noun) an acrocephalid warbler, a songbird of the family Acrocephalidae.
chim chóc
(noun) birds (in the wild)
chim cánh cụt
(noun) a penguin (flightless sea bird)
chim có tổ, người có tông
one should never forget about one's ancestry
chim công
(noun) peacock
chim cút
(noun) quail
chim cắt
(noun) a falcon
chim di
(noun) munia
chim lợn
(noun) barn owl (specifically the Eastern barn owl)
chim muông
(noun) wild animals
chim ngói
(noun) a turtle dove (various species of the genus Streptopelia)
chim nhại
(noun) mockingbird
chim ong
(noun) synonym of chim ruồi (“hummingbird”)
chim ruồi
(noun) a hummingbird
chim sáo
myna or starling
chim sâu
(noun) flowerpecker
chim sẻ
(noun) sparrow
chim sợ cành cong
Close to the English saying: “once bitten, twice shy.”.
chim trảu
(noun) bee-eater
chim ó
buzzard; large bird of prey
chim điên
(noun) booby (bird)
cục đất chọi chim
(noun) very small parcel of land
dead bird
A ball which falls over the infielders’ heads for a hit, as if it were a bird shot by a hunter.
dirty bird
Someone acting unpleasantly, misbehaving, or being unhygienic.
early bird
A person who acts early.
eat like a bird
To eat in small amounts rather than in a single full meal.
fly like a bird
To be adept at flying.
free as a bird
Having no ties; completely free.
full bird colonel
Synonym of bird colonel.
gooney bird
A foolish, silly, or awkward person or thing; a goon.
have a bird
To freak out; to be shocked or upset.
it's an ill bird that fouls its own nest
A condemnation of anyone who damages their own group, reputation or interests.
kill two birds with one stone
To achieve two goals with a single action.
shit bird
A person who regularly gets into trouble; a screw-up.
shit for the birds
Something that does not deserve serious consideration; worthless material or trivia.
the early bird gets the worm
Whoever arrives first has the best chance of success; some opportunities are available only to the first competitors.
tiên chim
(noun) siren
you can't catch old birds with chaff
The wisest and the most experienced cannot be easily deceived.
đường chim bay
(noun) beeline; distance along the straight line between two geographical points on the map
đất lành chim đậu
a safe haven; a place with beneficial living conditions, suitable for growth
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Something already possessed is more valuable than something potential
a bird of ill-omen
A person who is regarded as unlucky; one who is in the habit of bringing ill news. The phrase dates from the time of augury (g.v.) in Greece and Rome, and even to-day many look upon owls, crows, and ravens as unlucky birds, swallows and storks as lucky ones.
a bird of passage
A person who shifts from place to place; a temporary visitant, like a cuckoo, the swallow, starling, etc.
a little bird told me so
From Eccles. x, 20; "Curse not the king, no not in thy thought, ... for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.
bird and baby
The sign of the eagle and child.
bird in the bosom
Something or someone cherished and protected
bird of ill omen
Someone or something that brings bad luck or signals a bad event
bird of one's own brain
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
birdie
A penis.
birds and bees
Human reproduction and sex
birds of a feather flock together
People of similar character, background or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another; it is easier to establish friendships with people that one has a lot in common with.
Blue Bird of Happiness
This is an idea elaborated from Maeterlinck's play of that name, first produced in London in 1910.
bịt mắt bắt chim
Act blindly without a plan
canary bird
A jailbird.
Chaonian Bird
This is the poetic name for a dove, and takes its origin from the legend that the dove bore the oracles of Chaonia.
charm the birds from the trees
to delight or charm someone very much
chim cổ đỏ
robin
chim hoàng yến
canary
chim khôn đỗ nóc nhà quan
A clever person can achieve a high position
chim sa cá lặn
A time of great chaos or upheaval
chim tìm tổ, người tìm tông
People seek their roots and heritage
Chim Việt, cành Nam
A bird chooses a branch to perch on that is similar to its own kind
deal gently with the bird you mean to catch
Treat someone kindly to gain their trust or cooperation
devil's bird
A Scots name for the yellow bunting; from its note, deil,
fine feathers make fine birds
Attractive appearance can make someone seem more impressive
fine feathers make fine birds
See FEATHER. Old birds are not to be caught with chaff. Experience teaches wisdom.
Fine feathers make fine birds. (Simpson , 2009)
Attractive appearance or dress makes a person seem more impressive
flip the bird
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
for the birds
Completely useless or unimportant
gallows bird
A grief, or pickpocket; also one that associates with them.
ghetto bird
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
go the way of the dodo bird
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
it is an ill bird that fouls its own nest
One who harms or betrays their own community or family
it is the early bird that gets the worm
Those who act early will have an advantage
Junonian Bird
The peacock, dedicated to the goddess-queen.
king of birds
a title given to the eagle
lồng chim
birdcage
man-of-war bird
The frigate-bird. Man proposes, but God disposes. So we read in the Imitatio Christi (Homo propomt, sed Deus disponit, I, xix, 2). Herbert (Jacula Pruaentum) has nearly the same words; as also has Montluc: Vhomme propose et Dieu dis- pose (Comedie de Proverbes, iii, 7).
newgate bird
A thief or sharper, frequently caged in Newgate.
phaeton's bird
The swan. Cygnus, son of Apollo, was the friend of Phaeton and lamented his fate so grievously that Apollo changed him into a swan, and placed him among the con- stellations.
queer birds
Rogues relieved from prison, and returned to their old trade.
Roman birds
Eagles; so called because the ensign of the Roman legion was an eagle.
Ruộng đồng mặc sức chim bay
Everyone is free to do as they please
saint luke's bird
An ox; that Evangelist being always represented with an ox.
sing like a bird
To confess or reveal information willingly
strange bird
An unusual or eccentric person
The Attic Bird
The nightingale; so called either because Philomel was the daughter of the King of Athens, or because of the great abundance of nightingales in Attica.
The bird of Juno
The peacock. Minerva's bird is either the cock or the owl; that of Venus is the dove.
The bird of Washington
The American or bald-headed eagle. The well-known bald-headed eagle, sometimes called the Bird of Washington. — WOOD.
the birds and the bees
Human reproduction and sex
the early bird catches the worm
Those who act early have an advantage over others.
to get the bird
To be hissed; to meet with a hostile reception. See BIG BIRD.
two birds with one stone
To accomplish two tasks with a single action
whore's bird
A debauched fellow, the largest of all birds. He sings more like a whore's bird than a canary bird; said of one who has a strong manly voice.
Ăn cướp cơm chim
Take advantage of others' efforts
Được chim bẻ ná, được cá quên nơm
To be lucky and have unexpected advantages