have a bird

have a bird

To become distressed by something, often something surprising. Mom will have a bird when she finds out you're failing your math class.
See also: bird, have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have a bird

be very shocked or agitated. North American informal
1992 Globe & Mail (Toronto ) The Washington press corps would have a bird if the president-to-be appointed his wife to a real job.
See also: bird, have
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  • a bird in hand
  • a bird in the hand
  • bird in the hand
  • bird in the hand, a
  • bird has flown, the
  • entomb
  • entomb (someone or something) in (something)
  • do bird
  • give (one) the bird
  • give someone the bird