a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Keep what's certain
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush means something you already have is more valuable than something you might get.
The proverb counsels against risking a sure thing for uncertain gain: I could hold out for a better offer, but a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
- proverbTraditional saying expressing truth
- better safe than sorryPrudence over risk
- certaintyTotal absence of doubt
- riskPossibility of harm
- gambleStake on uncertain outcome
caution · grasp · possession · greed · wisdom · sparrow · net · bird cage · catch · security · opportunity · low hanging fruit · patience · prudence · risk averse · settle · sure thing · safe bet
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bushgo big or go home
Phrase urging total effort
shoot for the moon · swing for the fences · risk it for the biscuit · bet the farm · all or nothing
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bushreach for the stars
Pursue ambitious goals
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bushreach for the stars
Pursue ambitious goals
go for broke · dream big · leave no stone unturned · bigger fish to fry
birded, birding, birdie, birdies, handing, worthiness, worthless