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.
"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.."
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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The Infamous Ice Cream Cocktail "Hofty Wofty" Originated in Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom by Stacey Bear in November 2009.
The dessert comprises of multiple flavoured ice creams (Vanilla, Pistachio, Banana, Chocolate, Strawberry, Mint, Raspberry Ripple and Lemon Sorbet)
with Honeycomb, Jelly Tots, Nuts, Edible Silver and Pink Balls, Flake, Chocolate Sprinkles, Toffee Chocolate & Strawberry Sauce, Squrty Cream and a Wafer with a dusting of Cocoa Powder to finish...
These ingredients must be layered in order of personal preference
The dessert comprises of multiple flavoured ice creams (Vanilla, Pistachio, Banana, Chocolate, Strawberry, Mint, Raspberry Ripple and Lemon Sorbet)
with Honeycomb, Jelly Tots, Nuts, Edible Silver and Pink Balls, Flake, Chocolate Sprinkles, Toffee Chocolate & Strawberry Sauce, Squrty Cream and a Wafer with a dusting of Cocoa Powder to finish...
These ingredients must be layered in order of personal preference
by Stacey Bear & Lawrence Pig November 30, 2009
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aly: hey worth. it was pretty good. what about yours?
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aly: oh it was nice. the weather was good.
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worth asking aly for some alone time was uncivil, making it a worthism.
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aly: oh it was nice. the weather was good.
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worth asking aly for some alone time was uncivil, making it a worthism.
by tarasmith April 23, 2008
Get the worthism mug.It is a “term of endearment”, giving to one ex-wife that has screwed you, a man over, taking, his kids, his house, his furniture, his clothes, his business equipment, and his dog. She has caused him to lose his job(s) and keeps him from finding any meaningful employment, or any job to pay his child support, so she has him arrested and thrown in jail, she is a completely unfair, lying and discussion two timing person.
Miriam, (we will say Miss Smith) demands to know when you are going to pay her child support so she can purchase a new car for herself. Mrs. Smith, "Keith, I want my money now, all of it, or you are going to jail”. Keith, “but I will lose my job and I am paying the best I can”. Miss Smith, “who gives a shit!” “I want my money now, and I want that solid gold crown tooth that you had taken out of your mouth, that you had since you were a child, I want that, it was to be mine, you own me.” Tom, "who is that ugly mean bitch." Keith, "that is my x-wife, she is such a worthless bitch! She never does anything to earn money, just takes it from the kid’s child support money and uses it for herself. Tom, you were actually married to that? Tom, I agree, she comes across as a stupid worthless bitch. Tom, I bet you are glad to be out of that marriage." Keith, "Yes, I am glad I only have to put up with that shit from a distance, that worthless bitch!
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