be (strictly) for the birds



be (strictly) for the birds

slang To be frustrating, annoying, or pointless. Primarily heard in US, Australia. Driving is strictly for the birds when you live in a big city—unless you like sitting in traffic! I miss my usual shift—night work is for the birds.
See also: bird

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BergljÓT-Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Gunne-Swedish, Norwegian
CÂNdida-Portuguese
IndigoIN-di-goEnglish (Rare)
Vitaliyvee-TAH-lee (Russian)Russian, Ukrainian
KayceeKAY-seeEnglish (Modern)