Just what the hell does that saying mean?
2007-10-12 12:05:16 · 12 answers · asked by geoff29345 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
hold on to the little birdy coss the two in the bush might not be what ya looking for.....
2007-10-12 12:08:55 · answer #1 · answered by chris w. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bird in the hand is worth two in the bush means that it is better to keep what you have than to give it up and try to get something better. Example: "Dan has asked me to go to a party with him. What if my boyfriend finds out? I don't know if I should go." Reply: "Don't go. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
The thing that you already have is a bird in the hand; the things you want but don't have are two (birds) in the bush. You should not risk losing what you have by trying to get something that you don't have. Example: "I've been offered $250 for my stereo. Should I take it, or wait for a better offer?" Reply: "Take the $250. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush means that we should be happy with what we have and not risk losing it by being greedy and trying to get more.
2007-10-12 12:09:11 · answer #2 · answered by daffydd max 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A hand in the BUSH is worth two on the bird.
2007-10-12 12:15:33 · answer #3 · answered by Terry G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means it is better to have something here and now for sure that have the questionable promise of more at some time in the future.
PS Although in modern day usage the terms might be construed in a different way, LOL.
2007-10-12 12:10:46 · answer #4 · answered by CTRL Freak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It actually means that you gotta keep things that are for sure. Better be safe with one than two in the bush, and forget about taking any chances.
2007-10-12 12:11:19 · answer #5 · answered by Yerba74, Free Hugs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This was a popular saying prior to birth control
2007-10-12 12:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you have obviously never had two in the bush!
2007-10-12 12:08:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dad always said that, and I wonder the same thing too...
listen to Hillary, she knows what she's talking about.
2007-10-12 12:08:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means...trim that bush up ladies, so that birds don't nest there!!!
2007-10-12 12:08:29 · answer #9 · answered by Mike T 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It's better to have two hands in her pants, as opposed to one in your own.
2007-10-12 12:08:42 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋