Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-the-bird
idiom
/ɡɛt ðə bɜrd/
Definition
To be rejected or dismissed, often in a rude or contemptuous manner.
Examples
- After his proposal was ignored, he felt like he really got the bird from the committee.
- When they declined her invitation to the party, she felt she received the bird from her friends.
Meaning
The phrase ‘get-the-bird’ is often used to describe a situation where someone is treated with disdain or snubbed, as though they are not worthy of attention.
Synonyms
- snub
- ignore
- dismiss
- reject
