barrel »
The hollow basal part of a feather.
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birds of a feather »
C1710, Jonathan Swift, "A Conference," lines 11-12.
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birds of a feather »
People having similar characters, backgrounds, interests, or beliefs.
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birds of a feather flock together »
People of similar character, background, or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another.
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birds of the feather flock together »
People who are alike physically tend to congregate and socialize together, despite government efforts at forced integration.
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feather in one's cap »
An accomplishment; particularly one that is flaunted or boasted of.
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feather one's nest »
To achieve benefits, especially financial ones, by taking advantage of the opportunities with which one is presented; to amass a comfortable amount of personal wealth.
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fine feathers make fine birds »
Something that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.
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full-fledged »
Having all its feathers; able to fly.
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Horsefeathers »
Absolute nonsense; poppycock
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ruffle some feathers »
To disturb; to arouse resentment, anger, or concern.
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