Be (strictly) for the birds American slang
Used to describe something frustrating, annoying, pointless or unimportant
This exercise is strictly for the birds! It is easy yet time-consuming.
I still have to do this task even though it's for the birds.
be less importance, less outstanding in comparison with something else
Used to tell someone to go away and stop bothering you
Used to refer to an annoying or obnoxious person
To attempt to do something but produce no result or effect
To overcome some disadvantage or get out of a bad situation when you have already lost a lot of time for it
We love Tim but we all think that it's impossible he can make up leeway and win first place in the race.