Meaning of 'Birds and the bees'
What does the saying 'Birds and the bees' mean?
Idiom: Birds and the bees
Meaning:
If a child is taught about the birds and the bees, they are taught about sex.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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