Bird saying’s

[texsize]

I don’t know how else to phrase it.
The saying I find myself using and hate myself for is “Kill two birds with one stone”
I don’t want to kill any birds with rocks or anything else.
Then there is “ A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush” This one is not so bad.
And we can’t forget “his goose is cooked “.

calling someone cuckoo use to be a common put down but I wonder.
tricking someone else into raising your children….. maybe not so crazy
got your own favorite (or non favorite) bird saying.

 

[wrench13]

THere is "Birds of a feather flock together" which is really a sly way of denoting racial profiling, and prejudice in general. Never use my self.

 

[wrench13]

"What's good for the Goose is good for the Gander" which is a way of saying that male and female should be treated equally and the same. Unfortunately, that is very often not the case in real life.

 

[wrench13]

"Don't count your chickens before they hatch" is a caution to not anticipate the outcome of something, even though one might easily believe it will occur.

Have to add something here. IN the Master and COmmander book series, the Aubrey/Maturin novels (21 of 'em) Capt Jack Aubrey is famous throughout the Naval service for absolutely mangling proverbs. It is one of many very funny things sprinkled throughout by author Patrick OBrien, Aubrey might come out with "Don't count your chickens before you close the barn door!", and all present smile to themselves, because a) they know what Jack is trying to say and b) in the situation, it really would be better to close the barn door (ie, take action). I love these books, read them several times.

 

[SailBoat]

I agree and prefer using "kill two rats with one stone" as a favored variation. Tons of matches and comparisons. I considered using mice, but it all depends on size.

Al, love your references, especially: "In the Master and Commander book series, the Aubrey /Maturin novels (21 of 'em) Capt. Jack Aubrey is famous throughout the Naval service for absolutely mangling proverbs. Love the smiles from that series!

 

[LaManuka]

A very common Australian saying, "ya flamin' galah!!", refers to a silly person deemed to have not much common sense. Which I don't think is fair because it draws from galahs in the wild who love a bit of fun, digging holes in gardens and football pitches, eating free food from farmers' crops, swinging upside down from power lines and generally having a wonderful time! Sounds like nice work if you can get it to me

 

[bonitabird59]

early bird gets the worm!

 

[wrench13]

Yeah, 'Boats - I do that on purpose now, just to mess with peoples heads. P. OBrian was a genius.

 

[SailBoat]

Yeah, 'Boats - I do that on purpose now, just to mess with peoples heads. P. OBrian was a genius.

Likely because they are unable to remember the original saying and something close catches them and leaves them staring-off with a blank expression. Those that get it just smile happily.
Fully agree, good friend!!