Term Gallery logo

Meanings of few feathers in English

We have no meanings for "few feathers" in our records yet.
Usage of few feathers in English
1
A few feathers in the bottom will make it soft and comfortable.
The Magic Speech Flower / or Little Luke and His Animal Friends
2
However, it seems the ruling party have ruffled a few feathers too.
The South African
3
As reported by eNCA, he's a figure set to ruffle a few feathers.
The South African
4
There were a few feathers gone; but they would grow speedily.
The Song of the Cardinal
5
In a more serene setting, Mkhaliphi still managed to ruffle a few feathers.
The South African
6
He got it but he had to ruffle a few feathers.
Independent.ie
7
Darlene's orchid was hanging, and the bird's few feathers were ruffled.
A Confederacy of Dunces
8
No, Sir, there was no chicken at all-justa few feathers.
The Adventures of Reddy Fox
9
However, their intended site of treatment has ruffled a few feathers across the country.
The South African
10
It's the single word that's ruffled quite a few feathers.
News.com.au
11
But if done right, the Storm will ruffle a few feathers over in Cupertino.
The Guardian
12
That ruffled more than a few feathers, to say the least, writes John Mair.
The Guardian
13
He had lost a few feathers, but he was ready.
Mister Slaughter
14
Only a few feathers and a half-musical note or two; why all this ado?
Wake-Robin
15
The Eagle's face was smooth, with only a few feathers scattered here and there.
The Complete Rama Omnibus
16
Oh, don't worry about bead-trimmed leggings and a few feathers.
Ruth Fielding in the Great Northwest; Or, The Indian Girl Star o...
This collocation consists of:
Few feathers through the time
Few feathers across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common