be another kettle of fish Idiom

a different kettle of fish

different, not the same A cult is not a religion. A cult is a different kettle of fish entirely.

big fish in a small pond

an important person in a small place He wasn

bigger fish to fry

more important people to meet or do business with Don't bother fighting with him. You've got bigger fish to fry.

cold fish

person who is unfriendly or doesn

drink like a fish

drink a lot of liquor every day If Hal is coming to visit, buy lots of beer. He drinks like a fish.

fish and company stink after three days

fish should be eaten while it is fresh, and guests should not stay too long Grandfather had this sign on the wall of his garage: Fish and company stink after three days!

fish for

try to get or to find out (something) by hinting at it She is always fishing for compliments when I see her at work.

fish for a compliment

hint that he wants a compliment If Al mentions cars, he's fishing for a compliment on his Jaguar.

fish out of water

someone who does not fit in He was like a fish out of water at the expensive restaurant.

kettle of fish

something to be considered, how things are That

another kettle of fish

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be addition kettle of fish

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