A little bird told me Meaning in English
expression
uh LIT-uhl BURD TOHLD mee
uh LIT-uhl BURD TOHLD mee
Definition
This expression is used when you want to say you heard some information but do not want to reveal who told you. It is often used in a playful or secretive way.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is informal and playful. It is often used to keep a source secret or to tease someone. It never refers to an actual bird, and should not be taken literally.
Spanish: me lo dijo un pajaritoPortuguese (BR): um passarinho me contouPortuguese (PT): um passarinho contou-meChinese (Simplified): 小道消息告诉我Chinese (Traditional): 小道消息告訴我Hindi: एक छोटी चिड़िया ने मुझे बतायाArabic: طائر صغير أخبرنيBengali: একটি ছোট পাখি বলেছেRussian: птичка на хвосте принесла - мне подсказалиJapanese: 小耳に挟みました - 小鳥が教えてくれましたVietnamese: tôi nghe nói - có người thì thầm với tôiKorean: 어떤 소식통에게 들었어 - 소문에 따르면Turkish: küçük bir kuş söylediUrdu: ایک چھوٹے پرندے نے بتایاIndonesian: burung kecil membisikkan
Example Sentences
A little bird told me it's your birthday today.
basic
A little bird told me you got a new job.
basic
Who told you? A little bird told me.
basic
Let's just say a little bird told me about your secret plans.
natural
Don’t worry, I won’t say who — a little bird told me.
natural
A little bird told me you’re thinking about moving to London. Is it true?
natural