spit feathers

chew the meat and spit out the bones

To take in a great deal of information and selectively disregard some of it as invalid or inapplicable.

dummy spit

The act of overreacting (as an adult) to a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner.

fine feathers make fine birds

Something that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.

ruffle someone's feathers

To unease, cause discomfort to someone.

spit in the ocean

A very small or insignificant amount; something of little importance.

spit in the wind

Alternative form of piss in the wind.

spit into the wind

Alternative form of piss in the wind.

spit nails

To speak or sputter in a very angry manner.