Fish and Food

So, folks, are you still swimming with us? Or did you keep getting egg on your face? The world's an ocean, and this time we'll work with fish.

- sounds fishy:
When something sounds fishy to you, you find it hard to believe that it is true.
Ex: "He said he just came back from Jamaica, but it sounded rather fishy to me."

- a big fish in a small pond:
This refers to someone who is important or powerful only in the company of mediocre people, or in a smaller group, and under different circumstances, they wouldn't be so.
Ex: "Jack behaves like a big shot, but really, being a manager of this small branch, he's just a big fish in a small pond."

- a cold fish:
Refers to someone who is unfriendly.
Ex: "The new girl in the office is a bit of a cold fish, isn't she? I'm not sure if she's shy or arrogant..."

- drink like a fish:
If you drink like a fish, you drink often, and in large quantities.

- a fish out of water:
When you feel like a fish out of water, you are in an unfamiliar situation, and you feel awkward.
Ex: "I was the only one who didn't speak Chinese at the table, so I felt like a fish out of water."

- have bigger/other fish to fry:
You use this expression to say that you have more important things to do.
Ex: "I've got to rush off now, John; I've got a lot more fish to fry today."

- neither fish nor fowl:
This is used to refer to something you cannot categorise easily.
Ex: "We just stood there and stared when that strange animal appeared out of the blue. It was neither fish nor fowl!"

- there are plenty more fish in the sea:
You say this when you want to encourage someone who's just had a bad experience, such as losing a job or breaking up with their partner, and it means that there are more opportunities out there.
Ex: "I didn't know what to say to Suzie when she told me her boyfriend had left her, except that there are plenty more fish in the sea."

- a different kettle of fish:
This is not to be confused with a fine kettle of fish (see below) and means something that is completely different to what you were previously talking about.
Ex: "Joanne is very loud and boisterous, but her sister, Jenny, is a different kettle of fish!"

- a fine kettle of fish:
Don't confuse this with the above. This is used to talk about a situation that is rather unpleasant.
Ex: "I've got a plane to catch in a couple of hours and I can't find my passport! A fine kettle of fish, this is!"

OK, now you're ready to put your knowledge to the test! Click on the link to begin, and then the 'Start' icon at the upright corner of the picture:
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