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Old 22-Nov-2006, 11:39
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Some about fish:

a different kettle of fish; different, not the same A cult is not a religion. A cult is a different kettle of fish entirely.

bigger fish to fry; more important people to meet or do business with. Don't bother fighting with him. You've got bigger fish to fry.

drink like a fish; drink a lot of liquor every day. If Hal is coming to visit, buy lots of beer. He drinks like a fish.


fish and company stink after three days; Fish should be eaten while it is fresh, and guests should not stay too long. Grandfather had this sign on the wall of his garage: Fish and company stink after three days!

fish for a compliment; Hint that he wants a compliment. If Al mentions cars, he's fishing for a compliment on his Jaguar.

Fish or cut bait; do it instead of talking about it. Less talk and more action. You've been bragging about what a great cook you are, so you make dinner. It's time to fish or cut bait!

fishy; not right, not fair, something smells fishy "Why don't you like this deal?" "Because it's fishy. Nobody sells a Mercedes for such a low price."

shooting fish in a barrel; A task that is too easy, a game without challenge We won 18-2. It was like shooting fish in a barrel.

there's something fishy; there is something wrong, there is something strange There's something fishy about a 1970 car with only 5000 km.
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I am so hungry I could eat a horse.
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I am quite hungry.
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Hi eveybody!

Hereīs one my brother once taught me:
"Itīs like hitting the dead horse", meaning itīs useless. I was very much in love with a very sweet guy who was unfortunately not that much in love with me, so he said: Sweetie, itīs like hitting the dead horse. It was not a happy comment but definitely instructive.
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I believe the expression is "beating a dead horse", but "hitting a dead horse" is very close.

Don't forget to let sleeping dogs lie.

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'Flogging a dead horse' is the one

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In AE it's "beating a dead horse", but it's the same thing.

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In AE it's "beating a dead horse", but it's the same thing.

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So it's not a horse of a different colour?
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So it's not a horse of a different colour?
No, it's the same color.


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Six of one and half a dozen of the other?
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Six of one and half a dozen of the other?
Something like that.

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