English Explanatory Dictionary

the feathers fly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase

An argument or fight is instigated.

Pronunciation

En-au-the feathers fly.ogg

Word forms

the feathers fly the feathers will fly the feathers'll fly

Etymology

Probably from the fact that feathers may fly from birds when they fight.

Related words

the fur flies make the dust fly

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