kettle of fish
The idiom "kettle of fish" has origins in British English and is used to describe specific types of situations.
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Definition
C1General
(informal, idiomatic)A difficult or awkward situation.
Example
- He's managed to get himself into a fine kettle of fish!
C1Comparison
(informal, idiomatic)Something entirely different from another matter.
Example
- The new project is a completely different kettle of fish compared to the previous one.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "kettle of fish":