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     • The expression ‘a kettle of fish’ means a mess or a muddle.
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     A Different Kettle Of Fish - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase

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   Oct 26, 2011 · The custom was described by Thomas Newte in his Tour of England and Scotland in 1785: “It is customary for the gentlemen who live near the Tweed to entertain their neighbours and friends with a Fete Champetre, which they call giving ‘a kettle of fish’.

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   What does a pretty kettle of fish mean?

   • What's the meaning of the phrase 'A pretty kettle of fish'? The expression ‘a pretty kettle of fish’ or ‘a fine/nice kettle of fish’ means ‘a muddle or awkward state of affairs’. It’s the kind of situation that Oliver Hardy was referring to when he told Stan Laurel “here’s another nice mess you’ve got me into”.

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   Where does the idiom “kettle of fish” come from?

   • The idiom “kettle of fish” is a well-known phrase used to describe a situation that is confusing or chaotic. However, few people know where this expression comes from or what its historical context is. To understand the origins of this idiom, we need to go back in time to 18th century Scotland.

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   What is a fine kettle of fish?

   • This messy situation gave rise to the phrase “a fine kettle of fish”, which originally referred specifically to the confusion caused by mixing different types of fish together in one pot. Over time, however, the phrase evolved into its current form and began to be used more broadly as a way to describe any kind of chaotic or troublesome situation.

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   What is a different kettle of fish?

   • Before we can get to grips with ‘a different kettle of fish’ we need to know what ‘a kettle of fish’ is when it isn’t different. The expression ‘a kettle of fish’ means a mess or a muddle. I should mention at this point that there are conflicting opinions to what the ‘kettle’ being referred to in that phrase was.

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   The expression ‘a pretty kettle of fish’ or ‘a fine/nice kettle of fish’ means ‘a muddle or awkward state of affairs’. It’s the kind of situation that Oliver Hardy was referring to when he told Stan Laurel “here’s another nice mess you’ve got me into”.

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   Jun 17, 2024 · 1. : a bad state of affairs : mess. 2. : something to be considered or dealt with : matter. a different kettle of fish. Examples of kettle of fish in a Sentence.

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   What's the origin of the phrase 'A different kettle of fish'? Before we can get to grips with ‘a different kettle of fish’ we need to know what ‘a kettle of fish’ is when it isn’t different. The expression ‘a kettle of fish’ means a mess or a muddle.

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    In modern English, the idiom “kettle of fish” refers to a confusing or chaotic situation. It can also describe something that is entirely different from what was expected or planned. For example: – We thought we were going on vacation together, but now my friend wants her parents to come too – it’s quite a kettle of fish.

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    Jul 6, 2016 · The phrase ‘a pretty kettle of fish’ originally referred to a net full of fish, which, when drawn up with its contents, is suggestive of confusion, flurry and disorder—‘kettle’ being a form of ‘kiddle’, a noun denoting a dam or other barrier in a river, with an opening fitted with nets to catch fish.