1 definition by E.P. Cow

Baby in a birdcage

An inappropriate over reaction; OR
A poor solution using drastic measures to a solve a problem.

1) She really put the baby in a birdcage and tried to burn down the Domino's that got her order wrong.

2) The Tea Party members are putting the baby in the birdcage on this Healthcare repeal.

by E.P. Cow July 14, 2011