Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-03-29 06:03

Meaning of Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush

Synonyms:

it's not worth the risk

Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush British proverb old-fashioned

This proverb advise you already have your own valuable thing, so you don't need to take the risk of getting something better, which may cause you to lose everything.

My parents advised that I shouldn't quit my current job to pursue new one because a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Other phrases about:

take a flyer (on something)

If you take a flyer (on something), you take a chance, risk, or gamble on it.

take (one's) chances

1. To grab or make the most of the opportunities when they happens or exists

2. When you take your chances, you take a risk because you may fail.

warn (one) off (from someone or something)

To tell someone to leave or stay away from a dangerous situation or trouble

throw/cast caution to the wind(s)

To do something without considering risks, threats, or consequences

risk (one's) neck

To do something harmful or dangerous to one's health and life

Origin of Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush

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This proverbial phrase was one of the oldest and most well-known proverbs in English. Despite its unknown origin, it was known to have dated back to as far as the 15th century and possibly imported from other cultures.The proverb warns against taking unnecessary risks. It is better to keep what you have (in this case which is a bird) than to risk getting more and ending with nothing (two birds which are out of your reach).