Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
free-as-a-bird
idiom
/fri æz ə bɜrd/
Definition
A phrase used to describe a person who feels completely free and unburdened, often implying a sense of happiness and liberation.
Examples
- After she finished her exams, she felt free as a bird.
- He packed his bags and traveled the world, feeling free as a bird.
Meaning
The expression suggests a state of being where one is not held back by worries or responsibilities, much like a bird that can fly wherever it pleases.
Synonyms
- unencumbered
- carefree
- liberated
- lighthearted
