go the way of the dodo bird

a little bird told me

I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose.

a little of something goes a long way

Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

all dressed up and nowhere to go

Elaborately attired or otherwise fully prepared for an anticipated situation or activity which, nevertheless, fails to occur.

all systems go

Everything is ready.

all the way to Egery and back

The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.

as you go

While one is doing (something); as one progresses.

bird in the bosom

A secret pledge that one makes for another.

bird of ill omen

A person who brings bad news.