Birds in their little nests agree In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "birds in their little nests agree", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mia Le calendar 2022-10-26 04:10

Meaning of Birds in their little nests agree

Birds in their little nests agree proverb

Those who live in the same house should should try to treat each other amicably.

You both shouldn't argue each other. Remember birds in their nests agree.

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bandy words (with somebody)

To argue with somebody

kick up a fuss, stink, etc.
to become angry or complain about something unimportant.
It takes two to make a quarrel

When an argument or a fight occurs, both parties involved are responsible for it.

to make the feathers/fur fly

To cause an argument or a fight

the battle lines are drawn

Used to indicate that opposing groups of people are clearly distinguished and ready to start fighting or arguing with each other
 

Origin of Birds in their little nests agree

The phrase began as part of a poem written by Isaac Watts in 1715, in his Divine Songs Attempted in the Easy Language of Children:

           "Birds in their little nest agree; and ‘tis a shameful sight, when children of one family fall out, and chide, and fight."

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