The story
Probably from the fact that feathers may fly from birds when they fight.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
the feathers fly
Today it means: An argument or fight is instigated. Full definition →
Today it means: An argument or fight is instigated. Full definition →
Probably from the fact that feathers may fly from birds when they fight.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.