a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   it is better to keep sth that you already have than to risk losing it by trying to get much more

   Heed my advice. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

   He said, "What about 'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"'?

In the movies · 2

• He said, "What about 'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"'?The Thin Blue Line1988
• Heed my advice. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.American Psycho II: All American Girl2002

Learn it in full scenes

• The Thin Blue Line1988
  • Randall Meets David at the Gas Station
  • Detective Forces Adams to Sign
  • Officer Wood Shot at Traffic Stop

From the same entry

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• the bird has flown
• the birds and the bees
• a bird's - eye view
• birds of a feather
• give the bird
• the early bird catches the worm
• kill two birds with one stone
• a little bird told me

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• a friend in need
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• all that glitters is not gold
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