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- In the mid-20th century, this phrase was much popular as a slang expression among American Army soldiers. After picnic, the left over pieces of food or scraps which left on the ground are of no use except to be taken by birds looking for specks. Similarly, anything which is worthless or of no significance, which is absurd and silly is called as “For the birds”. It could be used for person as well.
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Submitted on February 25, 2019
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| for the birds | Worthless; pointless; not deserving serious consideration. |
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