Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the bird has flown

Idiomatic phrase

/ðə bɜrd hæz floʊn/

Definition

The bird has flown is an idiomatic expression that implies that someone or something has left, escaped, or is no longer available, often used when it is too late to take action.

Examples

After she moved to another city, I realized that the bird has flown and I had missed my chance to see her again.
When I got to the party, I found out that the bird had flown; all my friends had already left.

Meaning

This phrase suggests that an opportunity or a person has already departed or is out of reach, indicating that an action cannot be taken because the chance has gone.