The early worm catches the bird

said to advise someone that they will have an advantage if they do something immediately or before anyone else does it

Thank god I hoarded TPs at Costco in February. The early worm catches the bird and the latecomers get nothing

by nood564 March 31, 2020

Catch these birds

Means to hold your hands back from swinging into a fight.
"Hold back my hands"
hands = birds

Steve: This guy been hitting on me and my friend all night.

Joe: If he comes at me, he's catch these birds
Steve: Hold on!
Joe: He's gonna get it

by freechickenmaniac September 25, 2023