the feathers fly
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English
1.1
Alternative forms
1.2
Etymology
1.3
Pronunciation
1.4
Phrase
1.4.1
See also
English
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Alternative forms
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the feathers will fly
the feathers'll fly
Etymology
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Probably from the fact that feathers may fly from birds when they fight.
Pronunciation
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Audio
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Phrase
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the
feathers
fly
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An
argument
or
fight
is
instigated
.
See also
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the fur flies
make the dust fly
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