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A little birdy told me 

someone got information from someone else you know and they dont want you to know who it is
bob: a little birdy told me that you slept with my g.f.
Bill: who told you that!!!!

a little bird told me 

Someone told me, but I'm not telling you who it is
1)Me: "Mike and Erin got married!"
Casey: "I know. A little bird told me".

2) Parent: "A little bird told me that you have been smoking".
Child (embarassed): "Mother/Father!"
Parent: "Cigarettes are a waste of money just to be burned up!"

a little bird told me 

A little bird told me you've got a bit on the side in Spain.

a little bird told me 

I was told by someone familiar but won't say who
I know you have been having problems because a little bird told me.