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第 20 课:Bird Words: Someone Who Eats Like a Bird Eats-1

Today we explain some expressions about birds. For example, if something is for the birds , it is worthless or not very interesting.

Someone who eats like a bird eats very little. And a birds-eye view is a general look at an area from above.

Did you know that if you tell a young person about the birds and the bees you are explaining about sex and birth?

Have you ever observed that birds of a feather flock together ? In other words, people who are similar become friends or do things together.

Here is some good advice: a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush . This means you should not risk losing something you have by trying to get more of something you do not have.

Sometimes I can do two things by performing only one action. This is called killing two birds with one stone .

But I would never really kill any birds. I love all kinds of animals. This is a real feather in my cap . It is something to be proud of.

Most of the people I work with are early birds . They believe that the early bird catches the worm .

They think that a person who gets up early in the morning for work has the best chance of success.

Everyone in my office works hard, but some people have had their wings clipped .

Their jobs have been limited. This is because the office is organized by pecking order . People with more years and experience are given more responsibility.