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birds of a featherPeople having similar characters, backgrounds, interests, or beliefs.Rate it:

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birds of a feather flock togetherJust as we see the same kinds of birds flying together, the same kinds of people are often found together too.Rate it:

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birds of a featherC1710, Jonathan Swift, "A Conference," lines 11-12.Rate it:

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Kill Two Birds with One StoneTo achieve or carry out two things with one effort, to do two things in one actionRate it:

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birds and beesInformal sex education, especially describing the sexual activity of animals rather than that of people.Rate it:

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fine feathers make fine birdsSomething that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.Rate it:

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two birds with one stoneAny two things that were performed or completed at the same time by one action.Rate it:

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For the BirdsInsignificant, is of no value and worth, pathetic and absurdRate it:

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for the birdsWorthless; pointless; not deserving serious consideration.Rate it:

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kill two birds with one stoneTo solve two problems at once.Rate it:

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feather in one's capAn accomplishment; particularly one that is flaunted or boasted of.Rate it:

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as light as a featherHaving no weightRate it:

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light as a featherextremely light, having minimal weightRate it:

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dot or featherUsed to inquire as to the difference between the two possibilities of the word Indian, namely Native American or Asian sub-continentRate it:

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Feather in Your CapA great achievement or honor which makes one proudRate it:

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feather one's nestTo achieve benefits, especially financial ones, by taking advantage of the opportunities with which one is presented; to amass a comfortable amount of personal wealth.Rate it:

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Feather Your NestTo be more concerned about making money and enriching oneself than doing any good or caring for othersRate it:

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in fine featherIn splendid condition; lively and cheerful.Rate it:

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knock one down with a featherAlternative form of knock one over with a feather.Rate it:

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knock one over with a featherUsed to express that one is greatly surprised.Rate it:

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hit two targets with one arrowSynonym of kill two birds with one stoneRate it:

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big yearan informal competition among birdwatchers to see who can see or hear the largest number of species of birds within a single calendar year and within a specific geographical area.Rate it:

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augurium agere, auspicari (N. D. 2. 4. 11)to take the auspices, observe the flight of birds.Rate it:

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barrelThe hollow basal part of a feather.Rate it:

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bird bathCommon usage of word bird Place where birds clean themselvesRate it:

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bring owls to athensWho brings owls to Athens? — Euelpides, in Aristophanes' Birds.Rate it:

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de caelo servare (Att. 4. 3. 3)to observe the sky (i.e. the flight of birds, lightning, thunder, etc.)Rate it:

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dis-moi qui tu hantes, je te dirai qui tu esA man is known by his company; Birds of a feather flock together.Rate it:

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faire d'une pierre deux coupsTo kill two birds with one stone.Rate it:

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faire la caneTo run away; To show the white feather.Rate it:

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il faut faire son beurreOne must make a profit; One must feather one’s nest.Rate it:

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la belle plume fait le bel oiseauFine feathers make fine birds.Rate it:

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mettre du foin dans ses bottesTo feather one’s nest.Rate it:

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on n'a plus trouvé que le nidThey found the birds flown.Rate it:

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on ne prend pas les vieux merles à la pipéeOld birds are not to be caught with chaff.Rate it:

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qui se ressemble, s'assembleBirds of a feather flock together; Like will to like.Rate it:

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the hedgebirds raised a strainFrom Thomas Hardy's poem The King's Experiment. It means small song birds in hedges were singing.Rate it:

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trouver buisson creuxTo find the birds flown.Rate it:

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