Meaning of 'On a fishing expedition'
What does the saying 'On a fishing expedition' mean?
Idiom: On a fishing expedition
Meaning:
If someone is on a fishing expedition, they are trying to get information, often using incorrect or improper ways to find things out.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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