strange bird
An unusual person, especially one with an idiosyncratic personality or peculiar behavioral characteristics.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He is a strange bird who talks to his plants.”
“The new neighbor is a bit of a strange bird, as he only goes outside to walk his cat at midnight.”
“While the villagers initially dismissed the recluse as a strange bird, they eventually grew to admire his eccentric devotion to local history.”
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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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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 and bees
Informal education about sex.
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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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charm the birds from the trees
To behave in a very charming manner.
Last updated August 10, 2026