A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush.
English
idiom
Better to value what you have than to risk it for something you think might be better.
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Better to value what you have than to risk it for something you think might be better.
Trusted by1.5M+English learners & teachers worldwide
It is better to appreciate what you already have than to risk it for something more that you might not get.
This idiom means that a real, certain gain is more valuable than a larger but uncertain reward.
It is used when advising someone to accept a good option now rather than gamble it for something better.
"Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth"
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Do not find fault with something you received for free or as a gift
"Take the Money and Run"
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To accept a good offer quickly before circumstances change
"A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush"
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To value what you have now over a larger uncertain gain
Should we hold out for the bigger contract or take this one now?
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush — let's take what we have and not risk losing both.
I'm thinking of turning down the offer to see if something better comes along.
Be careful — a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. A real offer is better than a maybe.
I took the first apartment I saw instead of waiting for the ideal one.
Smart — a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush in this rental market.
