A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush

“A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush” means that something you already have with certainty is often more valuable than something better that you might get but are not guaranteed to obtain. It advises people not to risk losing a sure benefit while chasing an uncertain opportunity.

You have a secure job, but you are considering quitting it for a different job that may offer a higher salary. The new job is not guaranteed, so someone might say:

“Keep your current job. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.”

In simple words:It is better to have one certain thing than to risk everything for the possibility of getting more.