bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
The phrase "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" is an idiomatic expression that means it is better to hold onto something you already have, rather than risking losing it by trying to obtain something else. It suggests that the known or guaranteed benefit (the bird in hand) is more valuable than the potential or uncertain benefit of pursuing something else (the two birds in the bush).
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