be (strictly) for the birds

be (strictly) for the birds

slang To be frustrating, annoying, or pointless. Primarily heard in US, Australia. Driving is strictly for the birds when you live in a big city—unless you like sitting in traffic! I miss my usual shift—night work is for the birds.
See also: bird
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be a pain in the neck
  • cool story, bro
  • be rid of somebody/something
  • bring owls to Athens
  • send owls to Athens
  • Athens
  • you can't get blood out of a turnip
  • you deal with it
  • talk to hear one’s own voice
  • talk to hear own voice