Bird of passage
volume
folder open
wordList
Close
British pronunciation/bˈɜːd ɒv pˈasɪdʒ/
American pronunciation/bˈɜːd ʌv pˈæsɪdʒ/
01

перелетная птица

any bird that migrates regularly from a region to another in different seasons of the year
folder open
wordList
Close
bird of passage definition and meaning
02

Человек, который остается незафиксированным в определенном месте, перемещаясь из одного места в другое

someone who only tends to stay at a place, particularly a house, for a relatively short period of time before moving on to another
folder open
wordList
Close

What is the origin of the idiom "bird of passage" and when to use it?

The idiom "bird of passage" originates from the idea of migratory birds that travel from one place to another with the changing seasons. These birds, known as "birds of passage," fly long distances in search of better conditions and resources. In an idiomatic sense, it is used to describe individuals who frequently move or travel, often without settling in one place for an extended period. The term conveys the idea of transience and a wanderer's lifestyle.

Авторское право © 2020 Langeek Inc. | все права защищены | политика конфиденциальности
Авторское право © 2020 Langeek Inc.
все права защищены
политика конфиденциальности
instagramtelegramlinkedintwitterfacebook
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store