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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.."
by Javo2357 March 23, 2012
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Peeing on the same bush

A replacement for "On the same page". Means that you are in agreement with someone else.
"I agree with Bill, we're peeing on the same bush"
by Tacoman3005 May 11, 2015
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An extremely unfortunate final moment during the climax of one's porn-accompanied masturbation session, in which the viewer of said pornography experiences their orgasm at the exact same time the cameraman gets an all-inclusive shot of the guy's ass for a solid 5-10 seconds
Guy 1: "Hey man, you don't look so well. You doing alright?"
Guy 2: "Dude, I just had the most humiliating bumshot..."
Guy 1: "Jesus...that's just bad luck, man."
by Richter G. Bathroomshit October 4, 2017
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George Bush eyes

when you are high as tits and it looks like your eyes are closed
"yo man, did u just hit the jeffrey?"
"yea bro"
"I can tell, you've got those george bush eyes"
by UmadBRO?? November 3, 2011
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Bush Youth

A group of young thugs who show their support for George W. Bush by behaving like a bunch of Nazis.

See also: Hitler Youth.
The Bush Youth disrupted events where democrats were appearing, and behaved like a bunch of thugs in the process.
by jesster79 February 9, 2006
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Buckshake

A cocktail consisting of half Buckfast Tonic Wine, half milk. Looks like chocolate milkshake, popular beverage in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
"You on the Bucky tonight?"

"Na I'm a soft lad and can't handle the taste. One Buckshake please."
by captainwilly90 July 24, 2012
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Bush Middle School

Where everyone juuls and smokes in the bathrooms. Girls think they are sooo thick when they break their back. Most girls their can be hoes.
Bush middle school has a lot of people who juul and smoke in bathrooms with “thick” girls that break their backs.
by Rae Rae Rae are March 19, 2019
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