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A little bird told me
(Spanish:Me lo contó un pajarito)

If someone doesn't want to say where they got some information from, they can say that a little bird told them.

If you know who gave you the information being discussed but will not say who it was:

A:"How did you know he was leaving?" 
B:"Oh, let's just say a little bird told me."

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REVISION EXERCISE 1

IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS 2009: 1 TO 11

1) on the cutting edge
2) A man's got to do what a man's got to do. (humorous) 
3) to each his/her own 
4)Not to have a ghost of a chance 
5) to be six feet under informal 
6) variety is the spice of life 
7)to be between the devil and the deep blue sea 
8) Fish or cut bait. 
9) fall from grace 
10) Get lost!  
11) to speak with a plum in your mouth  

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IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS 2009