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
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!