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a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush 

This expression means that it is better to have an advantage or opportunity that is certain than having one that is worth more but is not so certain.

"A bird in the hand," is yours, and it's not going anywhere unless you let it go. But if you leave it and go for "two in the bush," there is no guarantee you'll catch them, you might end up with nothing in the end.

In essence, don't be greedy and stick with what good things you already have, instead of going after something you'll probably never get.
Bob: "I think I'm gonna quit my job..another firm is going to offer me a better job.."

Joe: "Are you sure? You probably shouldn't quit unless you know you're gonna get in for sure. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

(Weeks later)

Joe: "So how was the interview?"

Bob: "Idk not so good...i don't think the boss is gonna let me come back either..."

Joe: "You're an idiot.."
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This party rocks, the feratio is awesome and the sensatio is through the roof! It would appear that the whoratio is up there as well.

Translation "there are shitloads of chicks at this party, a damn lot of them are hot and I be layin some pipe by midnight"
Whoratio by J-Lo July 17, 2003

wort wort wort

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(master cheif surprises an elite)
elite: WORT WORT WORT!
(shooting begins)
wort wort wort by Lanny Ellis July 26, 2006
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We asked him the details but he was being wormtaily
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Getting really angry when your WIFI internet connection is slow.
Kelley became wirate when she couldn't check Facebook because the internet was too slow.
Wirate by Skippyelvis November 18, 2017

Worth a sniff 

Someone who is worth getting with, whether on a night out or simply down the local park
Josh: see that girl over there?
Matt: yeah?
Josh: Do you reckon she's worth a sniff?
Matt: Yes mate, sniff away
Worth a sniff by Braderz657 January 10, 2017