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KETTLE OF FISH

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Kettle Of Fish.

Kettle Of Fish - as a noun

Informal terms for a difficult situation

Example: "He got into a terrible fix"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fix13hole7jam12mess6muddle10pickle14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficulty22
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Example Sentences

"The party was supposed to be a small gathering, but with unexpected guests, it turned into a whole different kettle of fish."
"I thought the project would be straightforward, but now that we're dealing with multiple stakeholders, it has become a complicated kettle of fish."
"Managing a team of diverse individuals with various working styles can be quite a kettle of fish."
"I was expecting a quiet weekend, but my friends surprised me with a getaway trip, so now it's a different kettle of fish."
"We had a plan for the day, but the sudden rainstorm threw us a kettle of fish."
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