English Proverbs – A BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH

Proverb Expansion

A BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH   

A bird which one has got in the hand is always more valuable than two or three birds which await one in the bush. Birds in the bush can fly away. While the one in his hand cannot escape. So if the person let the bird in his hand free and try to catch those in the bush, they may also fly   away leaving him a complete loser. It is always wise to utilize what-ever opportunity is at hand than look forward to some other opportunity that may come in future with more advantages. Those who are near to us and willing to help are more valuable friends than those who are away. So it is foolish to reject whatever help is at hand.