old bird
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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You know, I’m a strange old bird at this point.
From New York Times ● May 22, 2024
Though Bannon’s wings have been clipped, he is a tough old bird with a sharp beak.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 17, 2017
Why would you want a tough old bird?
From Time ● Nov. 20, 2015
Mandell's Solomon, his hands aflutter as though dancing on the keys of an adding machine, traverses the stage like an old bird on twig-like legs that are about to snap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2015
“She wanted to tell you all this herself, but I figured I’d cover some of it since the old bird hasn’t got much strength. So do you understand your gift?”
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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