Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing fish, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
have bigger fish to fry
CEFR B2To have more important matters to deal with.
Informal
fish or cut bait
CEFR C1choose between taking useful action and stepping aside
Informal