This expression means that it is better to have an advantage or opportunity that is certain than having one that is worth more but is not so certain.
"A bird in the hand," is yours, and it's not going anywhere unless you let it go. But if you leave it and go for "two in the bush," there is no guarantee you'll catch them, you might end up with nothing in the end.
In essence, don't be greedy and stick with what good things you already have, instead of going after something you'll probably never get.
Bob: "I think I'm gonna quit my job..another firm is going to offer me a better job.."
Joe: "Are you sure? You probably shouldn't quit unless you know you're gonna get in for sure. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
(Weeks later)
Joe: "So how was the interview?"
Bob: "Idk not so good...i don't think the boss is gonna let me come back either..."
Joe: "You're an idiot.."
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When a grown man has the hands of a middle school aged year old boy. Everything else is very manly except for the hands. They are, however, known to be rather adorable. Some characteristics include: hairlessness, excessive nose picking, soft texture, perfect cuticles, shiny nail beds, short fingers in comparison to arm length.
Despite being 6'7'', his little boy hands (LBH) syndrome make him look as if he wouldn't be able to hurt a fly.
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How heroine junkies greet each other.
Step one: both parties hold out their outstretched, track marked arms,
step two: both take the avalable hand, and slap eachother's track marks for good luck.
: Enjoy!
while walking down the streets of brooklyn, i often witness the heroine junkies hand shake, before, and after drug deals
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Getting completely, utterly and totally beaten, defeated and crushed at a game, challenge or debate. Often computer based. Can be extended through the phrase "... on a plate"
When playing Halo 3, there was nothing more embarrassing for Duncan than having his ass handed to him by his girlfriend
"Matt, having your ass handed to you a couple of times can teach you a little humility"
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Putting your hands in your balls for warmth.
Bob: "Its cold!"
Jack: "Just put your hands in god's radiator and you'll be fine"
Bob: "Thanks Buddy!"
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the art of jacking off a dick while sucking with 2 hands and going up and down the cock in a twisting motion. (used during a blowjob or masturbation)
Hey babe can i get that two hand twist wombo combo or yo bro she gave me that two hand twist wombo combo
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Masturbating
Choking the chicken
Beating the bishop
Slap boxing the one-eyed champ
Holding your sausage hostage
Squeezing the cream from the flesh twinkie
Having a date with Pam and her five friends
Having a tug-o-war with the cyclops
"the five finger knuckle shuffle on the one-eyed, blue-veined, purple-headed, custard-chucking, salty yogurt slinger."
"Mary rejecting him for sex once again, Larry had to take matters into his own hands."
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