birds and bees
Informal education about sex.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“My parents finally told me about the birds and the bees.”
“When the children started asking questions about where babies come from, their father decided it was time to explain the birds and the bees.”
“The school board debated whether parents or teachers should bear the responsibility of explaining the birds and the bees to young students.”
Derived from analogies of pollination and egglaying for sexual intercourse and ovulation respectively.
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a little bird told me
I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose.
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bee in one's bonnet
Something of particular interest or concern; an obsession.
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bird in the bosom
A secret pledge that one makes for another.
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bird of ill omen
A person who brings bad news.
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bird of one's own brain
One's own idea or conception.
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birds of a feather
People having similar characters, backgrounds, interests, or beliefs.
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birds of a feather flock together
People of similar character, background or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another; it is easier to establish friendships with people that one has a lot in common with.
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busy as a bee
Very active; working constantly.
Last updated August 10, 2026