Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,899,126,871 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

for the birds

   Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Medical, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
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
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
References in periodicals archive?   Idioms browser?   Full browser?
Bird Baths make clean and fresh water available for the birds.
Birdwatching 101 Beginner's Guide to Bird Watching by Don Jenkins. / Science and technology, general community
Parrot cages should not be round and must have corners for the birds to feel comfortable.
Parrot Cages Should Be Roomy and Full of Bird Toys by Sunil Punjabi / Pets and Animals community
Provide Fresh Water for The Birds You can also attract wild birds by giving them a source of fresh water or bathing and drinking.
How to Attract Wild Birds to Your Garden by Janet Ashby / Home improvement and landscaping community
 
 
 
Idioms and phrases
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.