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.."
by Javo2357 February 10, 2012
Basically, it's a synonym related to "killing two birds with one stone", it is signified with the thought of tiktokers dancing on the street being exposed to the dangers of the real world.
Why not kill two tiktokers with one car so I can save time.
Tommy is killing two tiktokers with one car by playing games while doing his homework.
Tommy is killing two tiktokers with one car by playing games while doing his homework.
by LondonEnglishSchool March 20, 2021
My personal favorite rickyism, I say it all the time - definitely good for some comic relief. Instead of "get two birds with one stone"
Watch Trailer Park Boys!! You will laugh your ass off, guaranteed.
Watch Trailer Park Boys!! You will laugh your ass off, guaranteed.
Exactly, get two birds stoned at once
by PhatPJ March 13, 2010
by JIndeed February 07, 2010
Half-Life 2: Episode Two is the second installment in Valve Corporation's series of episodes for the first person shooter computer game Half-Life 2.
by AlyxVance September 26, 2010
A very consistent name for the movie.
See, there is an idiom "lock stock and barrel" which means "entirely, from top to bottom".
Also "Lock" is a slang for weed, "Stock" for money, and "barrel" for itself. The major elements in the movie are "copious amounts of ganja", £500,000.00 debt, and two antique shotguns which are used to fight Rory Breaker - who, by the way, is the most cruel and coolest gangster in the world.
See, there is an idiom "lock stock and barrel" which means "entirely, from top to bottom".
Also "Lock" is a slang for weed, "Stock" for money, and "barrel" for itself. The major elements in the movie are "copious amounts of ganja", £500,000.00 debt, and two antique shotguns which are used to fight Rory Breaker - who, by the way, is the most cruel and coolest gangster in the world.
It seemed meaningless and lame as a movie name at first, but it all appeared to me when I saw it. It was truely "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels".
by Neverlander February 10, 2009
the art of jacking off a dick while sucking with 2 hands and going up and down the cock in a twisting motion. (used during a blowjob or masturbation)
Hey babe can i get that two hand twist wombo combo or yo bro she gave me that two hand twist wombo combo
by Rokua November 14, 2017