A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, so keep your job.
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
idiomWhat you have is worth more than what you might have later
Origin
Medieval proverb, possibly from falconry: the bird in hand (the falcon) was worth more than two in the bush (the prey); English versions attested from the 15th century.
I could wait for a better offer, but a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, so I will take this one.
Although the investor promised higher returns next year, the cautious businessman decided that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush and sold his shares immediately.
Last updated June 7, 2026