What does "a little bird told me" mean?

A light-hearted phrase used to indicate that the speaker knows something but will not reveal the source of the information.

a little bird told me

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Global Englishinformal
- A light-hearted phrase used to indicate that the speaker knows something but will not reveal the source of the information.
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- A little bird told me that you're planning a surprise party for John's birthday.
  Un pajarito me dijo que estás planeando una fiesta sorpresa para el cumpleaños de John.
- I heard from a little bird that the company is about to announce layoffs next week.
  Escuché por un pajarito que la empresa va a anunciar despidos la próxima semana.
- Don't ask me how I know; a little bird told me about the secret project.
  No me preguntes cómo lo sé; un pajarito me habló del proyecto secreto.
2.
Global Englishinformal
- A jocular preface to gossip or unexpected news, implying that the information came from a discreet or mysterious source.
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- A little bird told me that Lisa is moving to Canada next month, but she hasn't announced it yet.
  Un pajarito me dijo que Lisa se mudará a Canadá el próximo mes, aunque aún no lo ha anunciado.
- When I said 'a little bird told me,' I was just joking about knowing about the promotion early.
  Cuando dije 'un pajarito me dijo,' solo bromeaba sobre saber temprano de la promoción.
- You know, a little bird told me the new restaurant downtown is actually quite disappointing.
  Sabes, un pajarito me dijo que el nuevo restaurante del centro es en realidad bastante decepcionante.
3.
Global Englishinformal
- An expression used to attribute information to an unnamed or anonymous informant, often to preserve secrecy or add a playful tone.
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- A little bird told me you got accepted into the university; congrats but I won't say who told me!
  Un pajarito me dijo que fuiste aceptado en la universidad; felicidades, pero no diré quién me lo contó.
- Whenever I say 'a little bird told me,' I like to keep the source of my information a mystery.
  Cada vez que digo 'un pajarito me dijo,' me gusta mantener en misterio la fuente de mi información.
- She smiled and said a little bird told her about the secret engagement before the official announcement.
  Ella sonrió y dijo que un pajarito le contó sobre el compromiso secreto antes del anuncio oficial.

Examples:

EN: - Oh, a little bird told me.
ES: - Me Lo dijo un pajarito.
EN: - Oh, a little bird told me.
ES: - Me Lo dijo un pajarito.
EN: This morning, a little bird told me.
ES: Pero esta mañana ya lo sabía.
EN: Oh a little bird told me.
ES: Oh, me lo dijo un pajarito.
EN: Well, a little bird told me that you came over here with homicide on your mind.
ES: Me ha dicho un pajarito que has venido con la idea de matarme.
EN: You'd never believe me: a little bird told me.
ES: No me lo va usted a creer. Me lo dijo un pajarito.
EN: Let's just say a little bird told me.
ES: -Me lo contó un pajarito.
ES: Digamos que me lo dijo un pajarito.
EN: I don't want any pastels - No that's right yeah 'cause you are going to a wedding yeah a little bird told me yeah
ES: No quiero pasteles. Cierto, porque te vas de boda. Me lo ha dicho un pajarito.
EN: Fine, except a little bird told me you found yourselves this animal.
ES: Bien, exceptuando que un pajarillo me ha dicho que tenés a este delfín.
EN: Only a little bird told me that you and Terry Valentine have business dealings...
ES: Un pajarito me dijo que Valentine y tú tenéis negocios.
EN: Now, a little bird told me that somebody, and I'm not gonna name any names, has been going around saying they've followed the diet and haven't been losing any weight and that "FatFighters" is just a rip-off.
ES: Ahora, un pajarito me ha contado que alguien, y no voy a decir ningún nombre ha estado diciendo por ahí que estamos siguiendo una dieta con la que no perderemos nada de grasa y que esta "Lucha a la Grasa" está perdida.
EN: Oh, uh, a little bird told me.
ES: Oh, uh, me lo dijo un pajarito.
EN: Well, a little bird told me that you and Leslie hooked up last night.
ES: Bueno, me conto un pajarito que paso algo entre tu y Leslie anoche
EN: And, then... a little bird told me about a surprise from uncle Vagn.
ES: Y, luego... un pajarito me habló de una sorpresa del tío Vagn.
EN: Look, a little bird told me you've been ignoring her lately.
ES: Me ha dicho un pajarico que no haces caso a tu chorba.
EN: So a little bird told me you're gonna be syndicated.
ES: Un pajarito dice que escribirás en más periódicos.

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