Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush'.
A. Birds are valuable
B. Hunting is difficult
C. What you have now is better than what you might get
D. Two birds are better
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
It means it is better to hold onto something certain than risk losing it for more.

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