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. Someone who frequents voice calls just to listen to other people speak without contributing to the conversation at all.
Guy 1: Sergio's a total sweaty bush nerd, he keeps joining the call and listening for a bit before leaving.
Guy 2: Agreed, he's the definition of a sweaty bush nerd.
Guy 2: Agreed, he's the definition of a sweaty bush nerd.
by Kyojiame November 29, 2020
Get the Sweaty Bush Nerdmug. by Hex-Da-Jackal June 9, 2013
Get the Bush Raggedmug. by MasterShakeATHF April 9, 2020
Get the Bush Hogmug. by J_dowg June 6, 2018
Get the Bush campermug. Carrot Top had not groomed his body hair for so long that his Weasley Bush completely covered the top of his carrot.
by crjoker December 21, 2021
Get the Weasley Bushmug. by I make dumb words March 12, 2022
Get the LILI Bushmug.