fished out
The phrase "fished out" can describe the depletion of resources or the act of removing something from a liquid.
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Definition
B2Fishing
(common)Having caught most or all fish in a body of water, leading to a significant depletion of fish stocks.
Example
- The river has been fished out, and now there are hardly any fish left.
B2Resource Management
(common)Depleted or exhausted a resource through excessive use or extraction.
Example
- The forest has been fished out of its timber, leaving it barren.
B1General
(informal)Removed something from a liquid or container by reaching in and pulling it out.
Example
- She fished out her keys from the bottom of her bag.
C1Health and Appearance
(informal, slang)Describes someone who appears extremely skinny, often due to prolonged drug use.
Example
- He looked fished out after months of substance abuse.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fished out":
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