I walk to work to exercise and feed two birds with one scone.
feed two birds with one scone
idiomSynonym of kill two birds with one stone.
Origin
first recorded 21st c.Variant of kill two birds with one stone promoted by PETA in 2018 in an attempt to “reduce animal cruelty”.
By studying on the train, I feed two birds with one scone and arrive at school prepared.
She chose a career that allowed her to travel while working, effectively feeding two birds with one scone.
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as best one can
In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.
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as far as one knows
To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.
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back to square one
Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.
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beast with two backs
Two people united in sexual intercourse in the missionary position.
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beat as one
To share the same feelings.
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become one flesh
To join together in marriage; to develop a unifying bond as a result of marrying.
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birds and bees
Informal education about sex.
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birds of a feather
People having similar characters, backgrounds, interests, or beliefs.