American & Australian, informal if you think something is for the birds, you think it is stupid and has no use.
Gambling, games of chance - that sort of thing is strictly for the birds.
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be (strictly) for the birds
slang To be frustrating, annoying, or pointless. Primarily heard in US, Australia. Driving is strictly for the birds when you live in a big city—unless you like sitting in traffic!I miss my usual shift—night work is for the birds.