
for the birds
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English Dictionarybe (strictly) for the birdsto be silly, useless, or not practical
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Idiomsfor the birdswithout value.
“What do you think of the new system?” “I think it's for the birds — it won't work.”Etymology: based on the idea that birds eat seed, which is not worth much [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
for the birdsnot interesting, something that you do not like, worthless, something that is not to be taken seriously
The movie was for the birds so we left early and went to eat.
Getting up early every morning is for the birds.
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for the birds adj. phr.,
slang Not interesting; dull; silly; foolish; stupid.
I think history is for the birds.
I saw that movie. It's for the birds. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲