A flock of starlings fly above the fields near the coast in Suffolk, southeast England
Today's Phrase
To flock to something describes the movement of large groups of people towards a destination.
Examples:
Thousands of people flocked to the shopping centre when the mega-sale started.
Youngsters flock to cinemas to watch the latest blockbuster action movies.
Take note
Birds of a feather flock together is an expression which means that people who are similar or have similar interests tend to be close or support each other.
Example:
Dictatorial presidents tend not to criticise each other鈥檚 regimes. Birds of a feather flock together.
Interesting fact
Starlings fly in their millions and offer spectacular displays during winter. But there are not as many around nowadays. Once a common sight in both urban and rural areas of Britain, starling numbers have dropped by a staggering 92% in woodlands.
