Meaning of the word "a little bird told me" in English

What does "a little bird told me" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

a little bird told me

US /ə ˈlɪt.əl bɜrd toʊld mi/
UK /ə ˈlɪt.əl bɜrd toʊld mi/
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Idiom

1.

used to say that you are not going to say who told you something

Example:
How did you know it was my birthday? Well, a little bird told me!
I heard you're getting a promotion. A little bird told me.
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