box of birds

English

Noun

box of birds

1. (New Zealand, dated) Alternative form of box of fluffy ducks
   • 2012, C.K. Stead, Risk, →ISBN:

     They were “all a box of birds etc” – and there was news of how the All Blacks were doing in the Tri Nations.

   • 2014, Sandra Knight, Fringe Benefits, →ISBN, page 45:

     "And how are things with you today?” Sue asked as she rearranged Moira's cape. “A box of birds thanks,”