old bird

noun

1. humorous,  a wary and astute person

Example Sentences

But Biden is a tough old bird, a canny political veteran who understands that if he lost the race to Donald Trump his legacy would be utterly destroyed.

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You know, I’m a strange old bird at this point.

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The old bird towers I encountered were made of wood and stone.

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Scientists are now able to extract some genetic material from old bird specimens by scraping the pads of the toes.

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A cat has been found living in an old bird's nest in a tree to raise her own three kittens.

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