kettle of fish

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Definition Noun : 1. A difficult, awkward, or messy situation : An informal idiom meaning a problematic state of affairs, often one that is complicated or unpleasant. Usage The phrase "kettle of fish" is almost always used in the construction "a fine/nice/pretty kettle of fish" to ironically describe a troublesome or confused situation. It is a fixed idiom. Examples Advanced Usage "A different...