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for the birds worthless; undesirable. This television program is for the birds. Winter weather is for the birds. See also: bird for the birds without value “What do you think of the new system?†“I think it's for the birds - it won't work.†Etymology: based on the idea that birds eat seed, which is not worth much See also: bird How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This may sound strange, but it makes sense for the birds. As a person who is known to set out suet cakes, feeders of seed and water for the birds in my back yard I particularly enjoyed this book. The government pays owners for the birds that are destroyed, but owners of parrots and other exotics say they are in a different situation than a rancher raising chickens he knows will end up roasted or fried. |
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