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
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"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 March 23, 2012
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by VAKI5 May 9, 2005
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Nah, gonna stay in and jerk off.
C'mon, dude, a dick in the bush is worth two in the hand.
Nah, gonna stay in and jerk off.
C'mon, dude, a dick in the bush is worth two in the hand.
by Shuaman December 13, 2016
Get the a dick in the bush is worth two in the hand mug.Referring to the fact that when you're out drinking with your friends, it is twice as hilarious to see someone puke in their hands (preferrably so everyone can see) as it is when said person makes it out of sight to puke (like behind a bush).
That was embarrassing the way you puked in your hands at the bar last night, but you know what they say, a puke in the hand is worth two in the bush.
by SHQCKEY October 5, 2011
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Women are sometimes not worth the hassle, headache or monitary cost to keep around, despite giving you sex.
Women are sometimes not worth the hassle, headache or monitary cost to keep around, despite giving you sex.
Rob: Y'know, Greg, my girlfriend wanted another $20 from me this morning.
Greg: Oh yeah? What for?
Rob: I don't know, she wouldn't tell me. I bet she's cheating on me.
Greg: Why do you think that?
Rob: Well she borrows money from me all the time, and I'm stupid and jump to conclusions.
Greg: Well, my dad always told me that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Rob: You're right.
/corny story
Greg: Oh yeah? What for?
Rob: I don't know, she wouldn't tell me. I bet she's cheating on me.
Greg: Why do you think that?
Rob: Well she borrows money from me all the time, and I'm stupid and jump to conclusions.
Greg: Well, my dad always told me that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Rob: You're right.
/corny story
by Joseph and friends. August 1, 2008
Get the a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush mug.what you may decide while contemplating your cock rubbing up against some other dude's cock if you were to participate in a 3some with a chick and said dude.
He had his eye on that girl all semester, until she finally invited him to a 3some. At that point he quickly lost interest, deciding that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
by Turttlemugger December 16, 2008
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