Meaning of the word "the bird has flown" in English

What does "the bird has flown" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

the bird has flown

US /ðə bɜːrd hæz floʊn/
UK /ðə bɜːd hæz fləʊn/
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Idiom

used to say that a person has escaped or disappeared

Example:
We arrived at the house, but the bird had flown; the suspect was gone.
By the time the police arrived, the bird had flown, leaving no trace.