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the feathers fly

idiom

An argument or fight is instigated.


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  1. 01

    fine feathers make fine birds

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

  2. 02

    fly blind

    To do by guesswork; to feel one's way.

  3. 03

    fly by

    To pass or go past quickly, often without much interaction

  4. 04

    fly by the seat of one's pants

    To pilot an aircraft without the aid of instruments and without a flight plan, using only instinct, visual observation, and practical judgment.

  5. 05

    fly in the face of

    To act in a manner highly contrary to; to counteract or contradict.

  6. 06

    fly in the ointment

    Something (especially a minor thing) which ruins or spoils everything else, or makes it less pleasant; a nuisance or problem; a disagreeable or unpleasant detail.

  7. 07

    fly low

    To have one's fly (zipper) undone.

  8. 08

    fly off

    To flee rapidly; to run away.

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