The phrase "Worth two in the bush" has the opposite meaning of the original proverb "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush".
To better understand this, you must understand the original saying; "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush". The first part of the phrase; "A bird in the hand" means that it is better to have something that is small but guaranteed, instead of something that is risky with uncertain rewards - "Worth two in the bush".
By something being "Worth two in the bush" you are willing to risk what is already in front of you, with hopes of achieving something much better.
"Worth two in the bush" can be used to describe something that is highly desirable, extremely valuable, and so rare that it's almost mythical.
To better understand this, you must understand the original saying; "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush". The first part of the phrase; "A bird in the hand" means that it is better to have something that is small but guaranteed, instead of something that is risky with uncertain rewards - "Worth two in the bush".
By something being "Worth two in the bush" you are willing to risk what is already in front of you, with hopes of achieving something much better.
"Worth two in the bush" can be used to describe something that is highly desirable, extremely valuable, and so rare that it's almost mythical.
If someone were to create a functional Star Wars lightsaber, that would be "worth two in the bush". I'd much rather have one lightsaber instead of a thousand medieval swords; it's so much better.
by POTUS Andrew Jackson January 23, 2024
Get the Worth two in the bushmug. by Big Delicious May 20, 2014
Get the Two trucks worthmug.
Get the Cat's worth of weedmug. Someone who uses the phrases "know your worth" or "see my worth" in a toxic manner. They're people who usually uses those phrases to excuse lying, cheating, manipulating, being a gold digger, etc. They're usually hypocrites as well.
Person 1: If you don't give me 24/7 access to you and buy me whatever I want, you're not seeing my worth.
Person 2: These worth knowers are so toxic.
Person 2: These worth knowers are so toxic.
by Ghetto Princess of MKE July 28, 2024
Get the Worth knowermug. Penney’s worth: Much greater than a penny’s worth or anyone’s “two cents.” Imagine one million dollars multiplied by 1,735. Well, a "Penney's worth" is infinitely more than that. It takes someone very special to posess this ability to have a "Penney's worth".
Oh hey, look it is Miss Penney, whenever she speaks we know she will always put in her Penney's worth!
by penneyORpenny? November 30, 2011
Get the Penney's Worthmug. by TheNeonThunder December 18, 2022
Get the A Classroom’s Worthmug. by wasspopinggggggg November 21, 2021
Get the Worthmug.