Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
for-the-birds
idiom
/fɔr ðə bɜrdz/
Definition
Something that is considered worthless or unworthy.
Examples
- Many people thought the new policy was just for-the-birds and wouldn’t really make a difference.
- Don’t waste your time on his excuses; they are just for-the-birds.
Meaning
When someone says something is ‘for-the-birds’, they imply that it is trivial or not worth paying attention to.
Synonyms
- insignificant
- trivial
- meaningless
- not worth it
