Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a little bird
idiom
ə ˈlɪtəl bɜrd
Definition
A phrase used to express that someone has heard a rumor or piece of information from an unspecified source.
Examples
- “I heard a little bird told me you got a new job!”
- “A little bird mentioned that there might be a surprise party for you.”
Meaning
The expression suggests that information was obtained indirectly or casually, often about personal or confidential matters.
Synonyms
- an unnamed source
- someone told me
- I heard
