see feathers fly

== English == === Etymology === From the way feathers fly in all directions when chickens fight. === Verb === watch the feathers fly (third-person singular simple present watches the feathers fly, present participle watching the feathers fly, simple past and past participle watched the feathers fly) To observe or allow a fight or upset that results from a situation. ==== Usage notes ==== There are many variants of this phrase, including see the feathers fly, watch some feathers fly, etc. ==== Related terms ==== watch the fur fly make the feathers fly