Bird in the hand is worth two in the bush meaning
What does the saying 'Bird in the hand is worth two in the bush' mean?
Idiom: Bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Meaning:
'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush' is a proverb meaning that it is better to have something that is certain than take a risk to get more, where you might lose everything.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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