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Meaning of "little birdie"



 
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Meaning of "little birdie" #1 (permalink) Wed Aug 02, 2006 3:25 am   Meaning of "little birdie"		  
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ESL/EFL Test #201 "Idioms about Animals", question 4

A ......... told me it is your anniversary today. How many years is it now for you two?

(a) talking parrot
(b) little birdie
(c) hummingbird

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ESL/EFL Test #201 "Idioms about Animals", answer 4

A little birdie told me it is your anniversary today. How many years is it now for you two?

Correct answer: (b) little birdie
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Meaning of "little birdie" #2 (permalink) Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:10 am   Meaning of "little birdie"		  
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A little birdie = a small bird. A little birdie told me is an idiomatic set expression meaning 'someone whose identity I do not wish to divulge told me'.
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