birds and the bees, the

Slang definitions & phrases for birds and the bees, the

birds and the bees, the

noun phrase

The asi facts about sex and reproduction, esp as explained to children

Idioms and Phrases with birds and the bees, the

birds and the bees, the

A euphemism for sex education, especially when taught informally. For example, It's time Father told the children about the birds and the bees. Cole Porter alluded to this expression in his witty song, “Let's Do It, Let's Fall in Love,” (1928) when he noted that birds, bees, even educated fleas fall in love. This idiom alludes to sexual behavior in animals to avoid explicit explanation of human behavior. [ Second half of 1800s ]