a little bird told me

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   used to say that sb told you sth but you do not want to say who it was

   A little bird told me about a shadow outfit

In the movies · 1

• A little bird told me about a shadow outfitFast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw2019
• Oh, just... A little bird told me.The House Bunny2008
• Listen. A little bird told me to check the evening edition.Cinderella Man2005
• And a little bird has told me,Knives Out2019

Learn it in full scenes

• Knives Out2019
  • Police Question the Thrombeys
  • Blanc Introduces Himself to the Family
  • The Family Recounts Party Night

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