2006-11-06 06:00:21 · 6 answers · asked by peterpenrose 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Have a look at this link, i think its what you are after
2006-11-06 06:04:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a metaphor. It comes from a poem by Charles Causley about a young boy called Tim. Poor Tim hasn't got much going for him in his life and having to study arithmetic is just a hassle. So he metaphorically shoots the arithmetic bird like a farmer or game warden would shoot birds that are a nuisance.
2006-11-07 03:26:16 · answer #2 · answered by RATTY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carol Vorderman?
2006-11-06 14:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by Carrie S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not a bird your thinking about, its a snake!
an adder :-)
2006-11-06 14:04:47 · answer #4 · answered by MicroCon1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One that eats adders.
2006-11-06 14:09:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A girl you can count
2006-11-06 14:05:30 · answer #6 · answered by murphy51024 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋