kettle of fish
kettle of fish {v. phr.}, {informal}
Something to be considered; how things are; a happening; business.
I thought he needed money, but it was another kettle of fish — his car had disappeared.
- Usually used with "pretty", "fine", "nice", but meaning bad trouble.
He had two flat tires and no spare on a country road at night, which was certainly a pretty kettle of fish.
This is a fine kettle of fish! I forgot my book.
Compare: CUP OF TEA (2).
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
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