APAD: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

The proverb 'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush' means that it's better to hold onto something you have rather than take the risk of getting something better which may come to nothing.

'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush' is one of the oldest and best-known proverbs in English. It came into the language in the 15th century, probably imported from other cultures.

The proverb warns against taking unnecessary risks. It is better to keep what you have (a bird) than to risk getting more and ending with nothing (two birds which are out of your reach).

Have something small but certain first

Then get a greater but risky one later...

问候花帅，握：）

Bonds in hand, stocks in bush, check enclosed :-)

How cautiously greedy! -:))

Leave the birds alone in bush. Birds don't belong 2 cage

aha! 绿兄!!

Could use some eggs though :-)

吼吼，数学学渣就靠这个策略，在高考中数学拿了一个漂亮的分数。最后一题太难不会做，直接放弃。前面会做的，反复检查，几乎全对

Have something easy but certain first ！！！LOL

Noooope! We want to get all the birds! hahaha

Smart

Too conservative and not venturous/adventurous :))

Life lesson in a nutshell to pass on to progeny.

All birds out of hand? The world is your oyster :)

know your limit, adventure next

Thanks for sharing. I can’t find a Chinese correspondence

Or, use the bird in hand to lure out the two in the bush.