A little birdie told me

Meaning

This is a playful way of saying you have information but want to keep your source anonymous. You are teasing the other person by not revealing how you know.

Whimsical, secretive

Used in a sentence

• A little birdie told me that you were planning a surprise party.
• How did you know I got a promotion? A little birdie told me.
• A little birdie told me that you are thinking about moving to the city.