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
CeceSEE-seeEnglish
LeightonLAY-tənEnglish
Georgianajor-JYAH-nə, jor-JAY-nəEnglish
Aroldoah-ROL-doItalian
Anthelm-Ancient Germanic
Aithan-Biblical Greek